BMW 328D recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 212 owner complaints for the BMW 328D (model years 2013–2018). The most reported problem area is engine (72 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (67 complaints). The 2014 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 27 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 153 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2014 (153), 2015 (27) and 2017 (12). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 328D model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 67 | 5 of 6 | |
| Fuel system, diesel | 37 | 5 of 6 | |
| Power train | 21 | 3 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | 2 of 6 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V700000 | Oct 15, 2025 | Fuel system, diesel | 2018 | 112 |
| 24V527000 | Jul 11, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2014 | 1,145 |
| 24V288000 | Apr 24, 2024 | Air bags: side/window | 2014–2015 | 5,761 |
| 21V907000 | Nov 19, 2021 | Fuel system, diesel | 2013–2018 | 50,404 |
| 21V586000 | Jul 29, 2021 | Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump | 2014–2018 | 11,216 |
| 20V185000 | Mar 26, 2020 | Power train: driveline, constant velocity joint | 2013–2016 | 8,536 |
| 18V755000 | Oct 25, 2018 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2013–2018 | 44,368 |
| 15V520000 | Aug 17, 2015 | Exterior lighting | 2014–2015 | 7,727 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 12 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.