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BMW 328d

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

212

Active records

Recalls

8

Active records

TSBs

534

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

1

Crashes

5

Fires

12

Top reported issues — BMW 328d

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Condition issue

70

Performance issue

51

Operating state

47

Reporting mechanism

43

Engine behavior

41

Fluid issue

37

Thermal issue

23

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

17

Smell

12

Noise

10

Vibration/harshness

7

Powering on/off behavior

6

Starting behavior

6

Access/entry issue

5

Driver assistance issue

5

Safety restraint issue

5

Braking behavior

4

Lighting behavior

4

Recent change

3

Electrical issue

1

HVAC behavior

1

Infotainment behavior

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2014 BMW 328D

Filed Sep 28, 2026


High-pressure fuel pump went out leaving wife stranded while struggling to get to the side of road. Bmw knows about the fuel pressure failure never contacted us about it. They have a 25 year safety recall the car is a 2014 but it was built in 2013 but sold as a 2014 so they’re wiggling out of the recall fix I don’t even have 100,000 miles on the car

2014 BMW 328D

Filed Sep 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power and started chugging. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. However, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel…

2017 BMW 328D

Filed Sep 5, 2026


Diesel fuel pump failed while driving on the road. I also own a 2014 328d BMW which was recalled earlier where the diesel fuel pump was replaced by the dealership. While driving on the road, the car unexpectedly turned off in traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and called a tow truck. I contacted my local BMW dealer and informed me my 2017 328d is not under a recall like my 2014 328d was. I then instructed the tow truck driver to take the car to an independent mechanic who…

2018 BMW 328D

Filed Aug 30, 2026


Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.

2018 BMW 328D

Filed Aug 22, 2026


While driving down the road my car gave me a notification “DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION” said full engine output not available then it just stopped and shut off (limp mode) it has done this multiple times and the shop says that it may be the High Pressure Fuel Pump. This has happened on a busy city road with high traffic and curvy roads where my car would not move and people could not see me when coming over the hill until last minute narrowly missing my car. Luckily there wasn’t oncoming traffic. I…

2018 BMW 328D

Filed Jul 8, 2026


In 2021, my vehicle had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced by an authorized BMW dealership under Safety Recall 21V-586 (BMW SIB 13 01 21). At the time of the recall, my vehicle had approximately 43,000 miles, and I was not experiencing any fuel system or drivability issues. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced solely because BMW determined the original component posed a safety risk. My vehicle now has approximately 128,000 miles. The replacement high-pressure fuel pump installed as part…

2014 BMW 328D

Filed May 11, 2026


1.) The Bosch CP4 High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), OEM part number 13517824477 / 0445010517, failed catastrophically. This is the factory-installed pump on the 2014 BMW 328d equipped with the N47 diesel engine. Upon failure, the pump's internal cam and roller assembly disintegrated, releasing metal shavings throughout the entire fuel system — contaminating the fuel lines, injectors, fuel rail, and fuel tank. The vehicle will not start. The failed pump and contaminated fuel system components are…

2014 BMW 328D

Filed Mar 20, 2026


The fuel system has failed. The car shut off in the Baltimore harbor tunnel twice completely stopping traffic and creating a very hazard situation. One of those two times the semi truck behind me had to slam its brakes. When the car shuts off you must come to a complete stop and turn the car completely off. After restarting the car is in limp mode with reduced power. The incident has happened about 6 other times. Every time it happens I have feared my safety, especially if there is no shoulder…

2014 BMW 328D

Filed Feb 13, 2026


Vehicle experienced sudden engine failure while driving due to timing chain failure on N47 diesel engine, a known defect. Loss of propulsion occurred without warning, creating a safety risk.

2014 BMW 328D

Filed Feb 10, 2026


I am reporting an emissions-related malfunction that occurred a very short time after BMW performed the EGR cooler recall and updated the DDE software on my vehicle. Shortly after the recall work, the vehicle began showing DDE fault code 2BB300 – Particulate Sensor Measuring Electrode, Self-Diagnosis, which triggered the MIL. This issue did not exist at any point before the recall. Although my vehicle is now older than 10 years, the critical concern is that this emissions-related failure…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.