2014 BMW 328d Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 6 328d years
The 2014 BMW 328d ranks worst of 6 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100, 152 complaints, 11 fires, and 7 recalls. Fuel System (47%) and Engine (42%) problems dominate, with median failure mileage of 78,658. NHTSA data marks it Avoid relative to other 328d years.
- Complaints
- 152
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 11
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 31 city / 41 hwy
Top 2014 BMW 328d problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System72 (47%)
- Engine64 (42%)
- Other17 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (9%)
- Electrical System9 (6%)
- Brakes7 (5%)
- Structure & Body6 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (3%)
- Steering3 (2%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine emitting smoke and a burning plastic smell, sometimes followed by fire near the engine bay.
- Several complaints describe a 'drivetrain malfunction, drive cautiously' warning followed by sudden power loss and, in some cases, fire under the hood.
- The EGR valve reportedly locks open, letting sediment and antifreeze leak into the vacuum line and causing the intake manifold to develop holes.
- Some drivers report sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, leading to a crash into a fixed object.
- One owner reported braking failure while parking slowly, resulting in a collision with a barrier.
- A fuel system fire was reported by an owner still waiting on a recall part for Campaign 21V907000.
2014 BMW 328d recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 24V288000Apr 24, 2024Airbags5,761 vehicles
Air bags:side/window
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V907000Nov 19, 2021Fuel System50,404 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 BMW 328d fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 41 MPG
- Combined
- 34 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,800
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other 328d years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 328d a bad year?
- Among the 6 model years with data, 2014 has the highest Complaint Index (100) and ranks worst overall, so it is rated Avoid relative to other 328d years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328d?
- NHTSA complaints show Fuel System issues make up 47% of complaints and Engine issues make up 42%, with median failure mileage around 86,000 and 66,748 miles respectively.
- Does the 2014 BMW 328d have a fuel system recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 21V907000 covers EGR cooler replacement and intake manifold inspection, and 21V586000 covers a high-pressure fuel pump that may fail.
- How many fires were reported for the 2014 BMW 328d?
- NHTSA complaints list 11 fires for the 2014 328d, the highest count among the model years with data.
- Which 328d model year has fewer complaints than 2014?
- The 2016 328d has a Complaint Index of 20 and is rated Best, compared to the 2014 model's index of 100.