2014 BMW 328D Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

57Engine complaints

37.7%Of all 151 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE57 · 37.7%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM47 · 31.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL20 · 13.2%

Unspecified / other17 · 11.3%

POWER TRAIN14 · 9.3%

Share of the 151 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 BMW 328D overview page.

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

“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

“Timing chain snapped and blew the engine, no warning at all. more than 60+ miles from home”NHTSA complaint 11440854 — filed 11/17/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 BMW 328D have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2014 BMW 328D: 57 of 151 complaints on file (37.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 BMW 328D have in total?

151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.