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BMW 428IModel year report

2014 BMW 428I Problems

Compared with other BMW 428I years

Typical for this model

50/100 1.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2016

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
36filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
52,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 33 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW 428I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 428I. The part named most often is electrical system, with 16 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine (10) and engine cooling (9). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 47% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 52,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 422 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 126 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 29 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 2 BMW 428I model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 50 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Hard top will not completely close hard top was leaking electric module went out fuel pump went out I purchased this vehicle on march 30th and it has been in the shop more than I have driven it. I was told that there was nothing wrong with it. I just had to pay $2300 in repairs to the fuel pump and electric module. I had to take the car back because the hard top is no longer functional. I currently have an existing complaint with your agency.”

NHTSA complaint #11123330, filed 2018-08, 41,000 miles

Engine: “I was at a stop waiting to enter freeway, had my foot on the break pedal and my 428I started accelerating on its own. I was very scared since it would not stop and nearly rammed into the vehicle in front of me. I started honking so vehicle in front would move forward. I put emergency break (hand break) and car on park. Smoke was coming out of the sides of the vehicle. I'm so blessed to have been at a stop and not on freeway at time this happened. I did contact sos and vehicle was towed back to dealership where purchase was made. …”

NHTSA complaint #10578077, filed 2014-04, 1,927 miles

Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while idling in traffic on the highway, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was running extremely hot. …”

NHTSA complaint #11648739, filed 2025-03, 80,000 miles

Brakes: “I was stopped at a red light behind another vehicle with my foot applied to the brake. Suddenly my car surged forward. I immediately pushed my foot down on the brake harder. Nothing happened. My car continued to surge forward, hitting the car in front of me. I put on the emergency brake and put the car in park. We got out of our vehicles. Fortunately her car only received minor scratches on her spare tire compartment (it's attached to the back of the vehicle) but my car received the damage as the hood went under the spare tire compartment. …”

NHTSA complaint #11240359, filed 2019-07, 52,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

47% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles.

26%0–1011%10–2511%25–5021%50–7532%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (19 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 52,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2015201820202022202516
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 BMW 428I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
428i Convertible RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233326$3,150
428i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233427$3,050
428i Coupe RWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manual223326$3,150
428i xDrive Convertible AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic213225$3,300
428i xDrive Coupe AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 BMW 428I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 422 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 422 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 428I

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20164433,5001—2720 · FewerRising
20157860,0005—2681 · MoreRising
20143652,0006—2650 · TypicalRising

All BMW 428I model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 BMW 428I have?

NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2014 BMW 428I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 BMW 428I is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 16 complaints (44% of the total), followed by engine with 10.

Has the 2014 BMW 428I been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 BMW 428I get?

The EPA rates the 2014 BMW 428I (428i Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 33 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 BMW 428I reported?

Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 52,000 miles and the middle half falls between 8,000 and 80,000 miles; 47% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.