2014 BMW 328D transmission problems

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 Feb 5, 2025 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle on the slightly inclined driveway, the contact exited the vehicle and walked to the front door of the residence. The contact then noticed that the vehicle was rolling backward. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled back onto the street and stopped independently. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back into the driveway. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P), the failure recurred. The contact engaged the electric parking brake, and the vehicle responded as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V185000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2024 · Brakes, Transmission · CO

After a drive from Denver to Breckenridge on snowy roads the car was parked in an unplowed parking space. When the car was moved 1 hr later the car had no ABS--flashing on dash, no traction control--flashing on dash and steering was ineffective. Car was only drivable by backing into a space. 20 hrs later the car was to be moved again...again, everything flashed on dash...no ABS, no traction control, drive train failure and car just slid. Steering was totally ineffective. Car was pushed by people on both sides until dry pavement was reached. Car was restarted and I resumed driving on dry pavement back to Denver. Had car "read" by my mechanic and then again by a BMW certified mechanic. No codes were available! The speculation was that my wheel sensors froze. If my Xdrive can't be driven in snow, what's going on. There were two drivers involved in this and both of us reported a total lack of control of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Transmission · MD

While driving my 328 XDrive, I went to make a left turn and hear a loud bang like I ran over a boulder or large object. Lost almost all power to the wheels and had to cost the car into a gas station. After which I had the car towed to BMW and was determined to be a failed transfer case at 123k on the OD. This seems to be happening to the older BMWs with the old transfer case. BMW knows this as they have since upgraded the transfer case and no longer sell the old one. This should without question be a recall for any 328d XDrive from this era.

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that there was oil leaking near the front driver's side tire. While driving at various speeds there was a cloud of smoke and burning odor coming from the area of the leaking. The smoke dissipated while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was jerking from the front driver’s side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the CV Joint needed to be replaced. The brakes had been replaced; however, the CV Joint had not been replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V185000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2022 · Transmission · AZ

In regards safety recall 21V‑907, the BMW dealer does not have a remedy yet; however in October 2021 they stated that the intake manifold needed replacement due to heavy buildup and it was replaced. The recall issued in November 2021 states that the leakage from the faulty EGR valve could contaminate the intake manifold and the replacement should be done free of charge. They charged me $1,281 + labor in their invoice # 6436354/1 from 10-29-2021 and they refuse to reimburse me, alleging that there is no remedy available and referred me to bmwusa.com/recalls. BMW corporate states that the dealer should reimburse me for a "treated act reimbursement". At his point I'm not sure if it is safe to use my car.

Filed Oct 22, 2020 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · IL

Bmw failed to repair the recall work on the cv joint and transfer case. Failed to reimburse repair expenses.

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 May 30, 2019 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

I lost drive fuctions while driving my 2014 bmw 328d xdrive. I was making a left hand turn when I heard a loud noise as if I hit something. My display showed drivetrain malfunction and put itself into neutral. I narrowly missed getting t-boned by on-coming traffic. I managed to let it roll to the side of the road imediately after the turn. I could not move the car and had to have it towed to a shop. The main cause was the transfer case. The rear drive line lost it fuction turning the car from awd to fwd and would not move. This is a major concern and issue that bmw must address. I narrowly escaped serious injury or death. If the oncoming cars did not slow down or if I took the turn 1 second later I would have been hit on the passenger side