Is the 2014 Bmw 328D reliable?

The 2014 Bmw 328D has 204 complaints filed with NHTSA (14.6x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: FUEL SYSTEM problems.

What are common problems with the 2014 Bmw 328D?

Top problems: FUEL SYSTEM (74 complaints, avg repair $500); ENGINE (62 complaints, avg repair $500); OTHER (17 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2014 Bmw 328D?

Yes, there are 7 recall(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE), POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Contact any Bmw dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2014 Bmw 328D?

The 2014 Bmw 328D gets 36 MPG combined. At current US average gas prices, driving 12,000 miles per year costs roughly $1333. See the interactive fuel cost calculator on this page for state-specific pricing.

How much does it cost to insure a 2014 Bmw 328D?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2014 Bmw 328D is approximately $1,853/year (sedan-luxury class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2014 Bmw 328D

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2014 Bmw 328D has 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 14.6x the segment average of 14. The most common issue is fuel system problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: on october 26, 2014 at approx. 5:00 pm est, my wife had pulled our car, listed above, into our neighbor's driveway after a small trip. as soon as she parked the car, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the bmw. within a few minutes, the car was engulfed in flames. the fire started under. There are 7 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 18 fire reports filed.

18 fire reports 10 crash reports 1 injury

204

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

14.6x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

FUEL SYSTEM

74 complaints

36%

• ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRE
• VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OC

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 3 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2014 Bmw 328D

Based on 128 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 72K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 60-100K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

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150-200K

200K+

SPEED CONTROL

Earlier than typicalmedian 23K mi · 5 reports

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60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

TRANSMISSION

Reported earliermedian 65K mi · 10 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ELECTRICAL

Reported earliermedian 55K mi · 5 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

FUEL SYSTEM

In line with typicalmedian 86K mi · 47 reports

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60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

ENGINE

In line with typicalmedian 69K mi · 36 reports

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60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 60K mi · 7 reports

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30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (7)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)25/10/2018

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.

Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2014 Bmw 328D

Live EIA prices

Annual miles driven: 12,000

Your state (affects local diesel price)

Per year

$1,711

Per month

$143

Per mile

14.3¢

MPG

City driving (worst-case MPG)

$1,987/yr

Highway driving (best-case MPG)

$1,433/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today

Show:

Current

$4.00

5-year low

$2.78

5-year high

$5.01

Since 2021

+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2014 Bmw 328D

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,853

Full coverage / month

$154

Liability only / year

$668

vs US avg

+11%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-luxury)1.28x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating0.94x

× vehicle age0.92x

= Full coverage estimate$1853

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Bmw 328D Service Intervals

Oil change

10K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

10K mi

Brake fluid

24 months

Transmission fluid

60K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

60K mi

Cabin air filter

15K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

60K mi

Condition-Based Service (CBS) tells you exactly when service is due. Transmission fluid was labeled 'lifetime' but many owners service at 60K-100K.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Bmw New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

4 yr / 50K mi

Powertrain

4 yr / 50K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

12 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

4 yr / unlimited mi

Corrosion is unlimited miles for 12 years

These are the terms for a new Bmw. If you're buying a used 2014 328D, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Bmw dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 204 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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FUEL SYSTEM: ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. ON JUNE 29TH, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM I WAS STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WAITIN FOR AN ON COMING CAR TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO GO I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION/LOINS GUN SHOT COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY STAR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OC
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 7 recalls have been completed — free at any Bmw dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)