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2014 BMW 428I Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
28%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
68,616miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2014 BMW 428I, 28% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,616 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“The vehicle suffered catastrophic engine failure at 47,000 miles and requires and entire new engine. It was diagnosed by Bmw, who could not come to a conclusion as to the cause of the failure. Bmw will not warranty the repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11207655, filed 2019-05, 47,000 miles

“The coolant pump on my BMW has failed due to a known recall issue (NHTSA Recall Number 24V608). Despite the recall being issued months ago, BMW has not provided a timely fix or remedy. As a result, the coolant pump began leaking, causing my vehicle to overheat and leak coolant, which has led to further damage and significant safety concerns. This issue put my safety and the safety of others at risk because the overheating occurred while driving, potentially leading to engine failure or an accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11631327, filed 2024-12

“the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem,”

NHTSA complaint #11666273, filed 2025-06

“The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a significant oil leak. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that a significant amount of oil was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to Crescent Automotive, where it was purchased. The vehicle was then taken to C&C Automotive, where a synthetic oil change was performed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the filter, the drain plug, the drain plug gasket, and the air filter were replaced; however, the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11651083, filed 2025-03, 99,099 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016614%
20151114%
20141028%

Other parts of the 2014 BMW 428I

Electrical system
16 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 428I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology