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2014 BMW 328D Problems & Recalls

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 categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Engine57 · 37.7%RecalledRecall 18V755000
Fuel/propulsion System47 · 31.1%RecalledRecall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000
Fuel System, Diesel20 · 13.2%RecalledRecall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000
Power Train14 · 9.3%RecalledRecall 20V185000
Electrical System8 · 5.3%not available
Service Brakes5 · 3.3%not available

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE57 · 37.7%
Unspecified / other17 · 11.3%
POWER TRAIN14 · 9.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 5.3%
SERVICE BRAKES5 · 3.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5 · 3.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY4 · 2.6%
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP4 · 2.6%

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)

NHTSA campaign 18V755000 · 2018 · reported 10/25/2018

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint

NHTSA campaign 20V185000 · 2020 · reported 03/26/2020

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

Fuel System, Diesel

NHTSA campaign 21V907000 · 2021 · reported 11/19/2021

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V586000 · 2021 · reported 07/29/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 15V520000 · 2015 · reported 08/17/2015

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

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 24V288000 · 2024 · reported 04/24/2024

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

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 24V527000 · 2024 · reported 07/11/2024

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 it Park 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

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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.