2014 BMW 428XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 428XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 428XI. That is the most of any 428XI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 44,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW 428XI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 20% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | 19,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW 428XI recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Car was stationary the car doors get stuck in locked state and will not unlock from inside. This happens when vehicle is parked after a drive or when you start up the vehicle and it is in parked position. This is a safety issue as the driver or passenger can get locked inside the car. This happens…
Diving down a street the fuel pump shorted out causing the fuel pump module to burn up . This caused the car to lose complete power and turn off i was pulling away from a stop light at the time in the middle of traffic. Car had to coast across several lanes to a parking lot then be towed to a…
Erratic and increasingly intermittent failure in its rear right turn signal and rear brake light - identical to issue for which two prior recalls have been issued. Bwm appears not to have fixed the problem. I submitted the attached correspondence to bmw with a request that they reimburse the…
Passenger door handle will not open lock to door upon first pull of handle. The interior door handle is designed to open both the lock and the door latch but the handle failed to start opening the lock at 41k miles and now requires the use of the electric key fob or button in the center console. If…
Vehicle overheated while driving on highway (i-15, south of slc), traveling at 60 mph in heavy traffic. Air temperature of air conditioning set to "max ac" started to blow hot air, approximately 2 minutes later engine overheating alert came on and vehicle began to decelerate. Top vehicle speed was…
Other BMW 428XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 428XI | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 428XI | 1 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 428XI?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 428XI?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW 428XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 428XI model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.