2017 BMW 328d Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#3 most-complained of 6 328d years
The 2017 BMW 328d has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 12 complaints, 3 recalls, and no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 34
- 30 city / 40 hwy
Top 2017 BMW 328d problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System5 (42%)
- Engine4 (33%)
- Other4 (33%)
- Brakes1 (8%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
What owners report
- Owners report the high-pressure fuel pump failing suddenly while driving, causing the engine to stall and lose power on highways.
- Some describe the vehicle shutting down at highway speed with a powertrain malfunction message and inability to restart or shift into gear.
- Several owners mention long waits for recall parts related to the EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump, with delays of months.
- Owners note the check engine light returning repeatedly after fuel rail and sensor replacements without dealers finding a clear cause.
- One owner reported a grinding noise from underneath the car caused by a parking brake line dropping onto the driveshaft after its plastic support broke.
2017 BMW 328d recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 18V755000Oct 25, 2018Engine44,368 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2017 BMW 328d fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 30 MPG
- Highway
- 40 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.
2017 compared with other 328d years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 BMW 328d reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2017 328d has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 3rd worst among the 6 model years with data, so it carries a Caution verdict relative to other 328d years.
- What problems does the 2017 BMW 328d have?
- NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2017 328d, with Fuel System issues making up 42% of them and Engine issues making up 33%. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- Does the 2017 BMW 328d have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 328d, covering the EGR cooler, intake manifold, and high-pressure fuel pump in the Fuel System and Engine areas. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2017 328d compare to other model years?
- The 2017 328d's Complaint Index of 60 is better than the 2014 (100, Avoid) and 2015 (80, Avoid) model years but worse than the 2016 (20, Best) and 2018 (40, Good) model years.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 328d?
- The 2017 328d gets an EPA-rated 34 mpg combined (30 city / 40 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800.