BMW 328D Problems by Year
BMW 328D years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 328D year: 2014, 2015. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 328D: 153 complaints, 7 recalls
- 2015 328D: 27 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2017 328D: 12 complaints, 3 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 328D problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 72 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 67 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| Power Train | 21 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
BMW 328D problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All BMW 328D model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 328D | 10 | 4 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 328D | 12 | 3 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 328D | 10 | 4 | — | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 328D | 27 | 6 | 5★ | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2014 328D | 153 | 7 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 328D | 0 | 3 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 328D years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2014 (153), 2015 (27) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 328D year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 328D?
Engine, with 72 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 328D have?
8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.