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BMW 328D 2014 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2014 BMW 328D: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

153Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
28Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System76 complaints

76 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V586000, 21V907000.

Engine62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V755000.

Unknown Or Other17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V185000.

Electrical System8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V288000, 24V527000.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 15V520000.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V520000Reported August 17, 2015 - 7,727 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on August 17, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 7,727 vehicles across all affected models.

18V755000Reported October 25, 2018 - 44,368 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 44,368 vehicles across all affected models.

20V185000Reported March 26, 2020 - 8,536 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 8,536 vehicles across all affected models.

21V586000Reported July 29, 2021 - 11,216 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 11,216 vehicles across all affected models.

21V907000Reported November 19, 2021 - 50,404 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 19, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 50,404 vehicles across all affected models.

24V288000Reported April 24, 2024 - 5,761 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 24, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 5,761 vehicles across all affected models.

24V527000Reported July 11, 2024 - 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 1,145 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA21002Opened September 17, 2021 - Open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA23001Opened March 17, 2023 - Open

High pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 24V957.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20141
20156
20162
201711
201811
201927
202015
202110
202227
202312
202414
20259
20268
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.