2014 BMW 328D: sudden loss of power

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Fuel system · 78,658 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power and started chugging. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. However, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,658.

Filed Mar 20, 2026 · Fuel system · MD

The fuel system has failed. The car shut off in the Baltimore harbor tunnel twice completely stopping traffic and creating a very hazard situation. One of those two times the semi truck behind me had to slam its brakes. When the car shuts off you must come to a complete stop and turn the car completely off. After restarting the car is in limp mode with reduced power. The incident has happened about 6 other times. Every time it happens I have feared my safety, especially if there is no shoulder to coast the car in to park. Independent service center has replaced three sensors related to fuel pressure system which did not fix. The vehicle and component has not been inspected by manufacture, police, insurance representatives or others. The manufacture claims there are no recalls on the fuel system of the vehicle. The vehicle has a rebuilt title from a small accident because no parts were available during covid so the insurance wrote the car off. The car was inspected by the state of North Carolina and deemed safe for the road. There is no indication that the car is going to shut off. It just cuts power and shuts off. After restarting the car, it will show a check engine light on the cluster and a drivetrain error on the infotainment screen . The error code p0087 Fuel/rail system Pressure - too low bank 1

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V‑907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes — the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potential fire hazard, which can cause unsafe driving conditions and sudden loss of vehicle performance The vehicle was presented to a BMW dealership, and the recall defect was acknowledged. The dealer confirmed that any decisions regarding inspection and repair must come from BMW corporate. The dealership refused to inspect or evaluate the recall-related failures pending corporate authorization. No. BMW of North America has not authorized inspection or evaluation. The dealership also refused to inspect the vehicle pending corporate direction. Yes. Symptoms included audible air leaks, intake pressure loss under boost, performance degradation, and component failures occurring both before and after recall repair attempts. These symptoms developed during the period when the vehicle was operating under a known recall-defect condition and continued after recall repair.

Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

stall/loss of power while entering highway on ramp. Engine died and would not restart. After inspecting car found the gas tank to be filled with metal shavings which is indicative of a failed high pressure fuel pump. My year make and model vehicle has a recall on the HPFP for the same reason but my VIN was supposedly not affected.

Filed May 31, 2023 · Fuel system · IL

Driving vehicle home from work and it completely lost power and died. ""Drivetrain Malfunction" error popped up on the screen. Vehicle would crank but not start. Towed to repair shop. High Pressure Fuel Pump issue is on the radar for 2014 BMW 328D, BMW has recalled less than 12000 cars. My vehicle is not currently on the recall list.

Filed Jun 22, 2022 · MA · fire

I was driving down the Massachusetts Turnpike with my 2 year old grandson and I experienced a power loss in the car. I immediately pulled over and opened the hood to find a fire starting in the engine compartment. I got my grandson out of the car and within minutes it was engulfed in flames. This in my opinion is a direct result of the BMW recall 21V‑907 and I am really shocked drivers falling under this recall are still driving these vehicles. Action needs to happen before serious injury or death occurs.

Filed Nov 3, 2021 · Fuel system · HI

In July 2021 I was driving on a residential street when my vehicle experienced loss of power. The vehicle shutdown and stopped in the middle of the road. Mechanic found metal particles in fuel system that may have been cause by fuel pump failure. It was reported to insurance company. The fuel system was replaced but vehicle continues to have issues with leaks etc.

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Brakes · 129,500 miles · NH

Loss of power assist to braking twice while moving at low speed when approaching a stop. Unable to bring vehicle to full stop the first time as it was a downhill. Second time traveling on a slight upgrade which helped bring the vehicle to a stop. Brought to dealership for diagnosis and repair. They said that brake booster, one-way line, o-ring etc. Needed to be replaced due to oil contamination. While this model year is not specifically listed in recall 10v‑446 it sounds like exactly the same problem. Was this recall expanded to the f30 platform? If not should it be?

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Transmission · 56,440 miles · CA

Sudden failure of the transfer case while making a left turn. Lost of all power to the wheels.

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Transmission · 58,139 miles · FL

Driving straight on flamingo road at 45 MPH in sunrise fl and experienced major power loss in driving power with no transmission control. Pulled on the side and able to drive very slowly 10 MPH. Had to be towed to dealer. Transfer case and transmission were replaced. Such component failures should not have occurred. Vehicle has only 58,000 miles. I was given a reason of premature component failure/manufacturing defect from the dealer. After the repair, a major improvement occurred on the efficiency indicators that proves to the fact that I had this problem since the I purchased the vehicle new and it had deteriorating conditions. There may impact on other vehicles in the same category that could point to a recall. Major costs incurred from towing and repairs that were out the warranty that expired in dec 2014.dealer declined to absorb such costs. A complaint was also was submitted to the manufacturer corp office.

Filed Jun 10, 2019 · Engine · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 328d. While the contact's daughter was driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and the radiator fluid indicator was low. The vehicle was taken to fields bmw south orlando (9750 s orange blossom trail, orlando, fl 32837, (407) 956-6300) where it was diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however,the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was similar to the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2019 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · CA

When car was in motion it sputtered, started losing power, and when I pulled over the engine died and wouldn't restart. Dealer diagnosed it as failure of fuel pump, with bmw required repair to include replacement of entire fuel distribution system at estimated cost of $11,400