2014 BMW 328D Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 BMW 328D.

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Complaints
203
Crashes
10
Fires
18
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2014 BMW 328D Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#157 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:67,019 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:7
#246 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:71,774 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#320 complaints

Diesel Fuel System

Avg mileage:112,417 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 BMW 328D.

Engine Problems
57
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Avg Miles
67,019
Fuel System
46
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,774
Diesel Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,417
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,061
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
54,207
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
80,340
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
37,555
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Tread/Belt
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 BMW 328D

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~129,157 vehicles.

24V527000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~1,145 affected

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.

24V288000Air Bags:side/window
~5,761 affected

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.

21V907000Diesel Fuel System
~50,404 affected

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.

21V586000Fuel System, Diesel:delivery:fuel Pump
~11,216 affected

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.

20V185000Power Train:driveline:constant Velocity Joint
~8,536 affected

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.

18V755000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~44,368 affected

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.

15V520000Exterior Lighting
~7,727 affected

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."

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2014 BMW 328D — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 BMW 328D reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2014 BMW 328D has 203 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 57 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 BMW 328D?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (57 complaints, avg 67,019 mi); Fuel System (46 complaints, avg 71,774 mi); Diesel Fuel System (20 complaints, avg 112,417 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 BMW 328D?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,103 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 BMW 328D?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 BMW 328D include 10 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 BMW 328D have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 129,157 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 BMW 328D?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2014 BMW 328D shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full BMW 328D reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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