How many brake complaints does the 2014 BMW 328i have?

NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2014 BMW 328i, which is 15% of the 151 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a brake recall for the 2014 BMW 328i?

Yes. Two related recalls, campaign 14V627000 and campaign 13V454000, cover brake-system issues on the 2014 BMW 328i and related BMW models.

At what mileage do 2014 BMW 328i brake problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 BMW 328i is 57,300 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

Do the 2014 BMW 328i brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Of the 23 brake complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.

How does the 2014 328i compare to other years for brake complaints?

The 2014 328i's 15% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than most other model years listed, including 2010 (3%), 2011 (3%), 2012 (2%), and 2015 (7%), and close to 2013 (14%) and 2016 (14%).

2014 BMW 328i Brakes Problems

Owners filed 23 brake complaints for the 2014 BMW 328i, 15% of that year's total 151 complaints. Nine of those involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, with a median failure mileage of 57,300. Two related brake recalls exist for this model year.

Brakes complaints: 23; 15% of 151
Crashes reported: 9
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 57,300 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of braking power where the pedal goes to the floor and the car does not slow down, especially in wet or rainy conditions.
Some drivers describe the vehicle lunging or surging forward unexpectedly when tapping the brakes at low speed, leading to collisions with fences, walls, or parked structures.
Several complaints describe warning lights for ABS and dynamic stability control appearing together with a failed ABS control module, disabling ABS and cruise control functions.
Owners report the parking brake cable holder breaking and rattling against the drive shaft, raising concern about it grinding into the shaft.
One owner reported a rusted brake drum that a dealer could not resolve.
Multiple owners describe brakes feeling unusually hard or unresponsive going downhill, resulting in rear-end collisions despite slow speeds.

When 2014 BMW 328i brake complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 5, 2014, latest Sep 3, 2024.

23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2014 to Sep 2024; peak Jul 2017 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2014 BMW 328i

NHTSA 14V627000Oct 7, 2014Brakes8,988 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 13V454000Sep 26, 2013Brakes76,191 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].

Brakes complaints by 328i model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20105 (3%)
201117 (3%)
20122 (2%)
201337 (14%)
201423 (15%)
20159 (7%)
20168 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2014 BMW 328i have?: NHTSA lists 23 brake-related complaints for the 2014 BMW 328i, which is 15% of the 151 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2014 BMW 328i?: Yes. Two related recalls, campaign 14V627000 and campaign 13V454000, cover brake-system issues on the 2014 BMW 328i and related BMW models.
At what mileage do 2014 BMW 328i brake problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 BMW 328i is 57,300 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
Do the 2014 BMW 328i brake complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Of the 23 brake complaints, 9 involved crashes and 7 involved injuries, according to NHTSA data.
How does the 2014 328i compare to other years for brake complaints?: The 2014 328i's 15% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than most other model years listed, including 2010 (3%), 2011 (3%), 2012 (2%), and 2015 (7%), and close to 2013 (14%) and 2016 (14%).