2014 BMW 328xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 BMW 328xi has a complaint index of 60 and ranks 5th worst among 11 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 17 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires, with engine issues as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #5 of 11 328xi years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2014 BMW 328xi problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (29%)
- Electrical System4 (24%)
- Fuel System3 (18%)
- Other3 (18%)
- Structure & Body3 (18%)
- Airbags2 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in side-impact crashes at low speed, resulting in injuries to the face and jaw.
- Fuel pump failures caused the engine to stall without warning while driving around 30 mph, sometimes leaving the car stranded and requiring towing.
- Engine idle becomes irregular at low speeds and the engine shuts off unexpectedly, including during slow maneuvers like a U-turn.
- Door lock actuators intermittently fail, preventing occupants from manually unlocking doors and forcing reliance on the central unlock button.
- Owners report poor visibility from halogen headlights, making it hard to see people or animals in the road at night.
- A side mirror visibility issue was reported that the dealer could not diagnose or repair.
2014 BMW 328xi recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V608000Aug 13, 2024Electrical System720,796 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 15V520000Aug 17, 2015Electrical System7,727 vehicles
Exterior lighting
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
- NHTSA 15V189000Mar 31, 2015Fuel System18,054 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2014 compared with other 328xi years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW 328xi reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, with a complaint index of 60, ranking 5th worst out of 11 model years for the 328xi.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328xi?
- NHTSA data shows engine issues as the top problem area with 5 complaints (29% share), followed by electrical system issues with 4 complaints (24%) and fuel system issues with 3 complaints (18%).
- Does the 2014 BMW 328xi have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes, recall 15V189000 covers fuel pump replacement for certain 2014 328xi vehicles, and owners also reported fuel pump failures causing stalling at around 16,842 miles median mileage.
- Are there airbag problems in the 2014 BMW 328xi?
- NHTSA lists 2 airbag complaints tied to crashes where airbags failed to deploy, both reported at a median mileage of 2,000 miles.
- How does the 2014 BMW 328xi compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 60, the 2014 model is worse than Good-rated years like 2006, 2009, and 2015, but better than Avoid-rated years like 2007, 2008, and 2011.