2017 BMW 328D Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 BMW 328D.

20162018
Complaints
14
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2017 BMW 328D Problems

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

#14 complaints

Fuel System

#23 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 BMW 328D.

Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Diesel Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2017 BMW 328D. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2017 BMW 328D

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~105,988 vehicles.

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.

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.

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2017 BMW 328D — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 BMW 328D reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 BMW 328D has 14 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 BMW 328D?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (4 complaints); Engine Problems (3 complaints); Headlight/Taillight Failures (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2017 BMW 328D have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 105,988 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 2017 BMW 328D?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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