2015 BMW 328d Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
80/100
#2 most-complained of 6 328d years
The 2015 BMW 328d has a Complaint Index of 80, ranking it 2nd worst among the 6 model years with data, with a verdict of Avoid. NHTSA logs 27 complaints, 6 recalls, and one fire, with Fuel System issues making up 52% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 31 city / 41 hwy
Top 2015 BMW 328d problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System14 (52%)
- Engine7 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (19%)
- Electrical System3 (11%)
- Other3 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (4%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power at freeway speed, requiring evasive lane changes, tied to fuel rail and fuel system problems.
- Diesel fuel has been found in unexpected areas including the wiring harness, fuel injectors, pressure sensors, and turbocharger, raising fire-hazard concerns.
- A vehicle experienced unexplained deceleration on the highway followed by visible engine-bay smoke and fire.
- Drivers report a 'drivetrain malfunction' warning and check engine light tied to EGR cooler recall repairs, with some parts unavailable at dealers.
- Owners describe delays getting the EGR valve and constant-velocity joint recall repairs completed due to parts backorders.
- Halogen headlights were described as insufficient for driving above 35 mph.
2015 BMW 328d recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 21V586000Jul 29, 2021Fuel System11,216 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2015 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.
2015 compared with other 328d years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 BMW 328d reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 328d a Complaint Index of 80, the 2nd worst of the 6 model years tracked, with a verdict of Avoid relative to other 328d years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 328d?
- Fuel System issues account for 52% of complaints (14 of 27), followed by Engine problems at 26% and Transmission & Powertrain at 19%.
- Does the 2015 BMW 328d have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2015 328d, covering the fuel system (EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump), airbags, engine, transmission, and electrical software.
- How does the 2015 328d compare to other years?
- The 2016 328d has a much lower Complaint Index of 20 and a Best verdict, while the 2014 328d has the highest index at 100 and is also rated Avoid.
- Was there a fire reported in the 2015 BMW 328d?
- NHTSA lists 1 fire among the 27 complaints for the 2015 328d, tied to a Structure & Body complaint involving engine-bay smoke while driving.