BMW 328D Problems by Year: Years to Avoid and Best Years

BMW 328D years to avoid

2014153 complaints

More than twice the 328D's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best BMW 328D years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 328D complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 328D problems

All model years combined.

Fuel system
105
Engine
78
Transmission
21
Electrical
10
Brakes
8
Acceleration
6
Body
5
Wheels
3
Steering
3
Lights
3
Driver assistance
3
Visibility
2

Most reported problems on the BMW 328D

Fuel pump 53 Check engine light 28 Stalling 24 Loss of power 22 Fire or smoke 13 Engine failure 11

BMW 328D problems year by year

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Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2018	77	10	Fuel system		4	0
2017	74	12	Fuel system		3	0
2016	77	10	Engine		4	0
2015	42	27	Fuel system	72,000	6	0
2014	5	153	Fuel system	78,658	7	5	Avoid

Recalls 8

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BMW 328D warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Aug 15, 2025 Warranty extension 2014-2018N47/N57 diesel engine EGR cooler revised ext ltd wty(elw) coverage/procedure
Aug 12, 2025 Warranty extension 2014-2017The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship...

Questions about the BMW 328D

What years of the BMW 328D should you avoid?

2014. It has more than twice the BMW 328D's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 153, mostly about fuel system and engine.

What is the best year for a used BMW 328D?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW 328D?

Fuel system, with 105 complaints across all years, followed by engine (78) and transmission (21).

How many recalls does the BMW 328D have?

8 recalls between 2014 and 2018. The 2014 model year has the most, with 7.

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BMW 328D problems by year