Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine — runs 3.0× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
151Complaints
7Recalls
5Crashes
11Fires
1Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine (37.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 3.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine
57 · 37.7%
Recalled
Recall 18V755000
Fuel/propulsion System
47 · 31.1%
Recalled
Recall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000
Fuel System, Diesel
20 · 13.2%
Recalled
Recall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000
Power Train
14 · 9.3%
Recalled
Recall 20V185000
Electrical System
8 · 5.3%
not available
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Service Brakes
5 · 3.3%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 151 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 7 campaigns
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (EGR Valve)
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“There is a known Engine Timing Chain problem with this make and model of vehicle. These timing chains tend to fail and fail sometimes quite…”NHTSA complaint 11508708 — filed 02/23/2023 · ENGINE
“I was in a busy Freeway driving & Now my 2014 Bmw 328 D high pressure fuel failed which caused me to stall and be…”NHTSA complaint 11498729 — filed 12/24/2022 · ENGINE
“Timing chain snapped and blew the engine, no warning at all. more than 60+ miles from home”NHTSA complaint 11440854 — filed 11/17/2021 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328D?
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 57 of 151 NHTSA complaints (37.7%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (47), fuel system, diesel (20), unspecified/other issues (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2014 BMW 328D have?
151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 1 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2014 BMW 328D have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V755000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2014 BMW 328D's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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