BMW 328D engine failure problems

Filed Aug 30, 2026 · Engine · CA

Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.

Filed Feb 13, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

Vehicle experienced sudden engine failure while driving due to timing chain failure on N47 diesel engine, a known defect. Loss of propulsion occurred without warning, creating a safety risk.

Filed Sep 24, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

[XXX] - Purchase vehicle, odometer 109,803. 11/2019 - Car went into limp mode while driving on highway. Towed to BMW dealership and was advised needed new engine, at the time it only had 123,661 miles on it. Towed to EurAuto Shop for installation of replacement engine. 02/2020- The shop replaced the ceased OEM engine with a 2015 engine, with only 60,000 miles on it. EurAuto Shop tore down OEM engine and confirmed the timing chain guide broke, resulting in jumped timing and caused valve to hit piston. Total cost for engine replacement $6,641.49. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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 Mar 21, 2022 · Fuel system · 124,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact placed the vehicle into park(P) but could not restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle could not be placed into neutral because the shift lever had seized in park(P). The contact researched and found the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) that was related to the failure The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. Consumer stated It was confirmed by a dealer vehicle had a high pressure fuel pump failure and was not eligible for the recall.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Engine needs to be replaced. Bad timing chain. There is currently class action lawsuit with my exact year for 328i but I am 328d. From my research it appears the diesel models have experienced more problems than gas engines. Europe has done a recall with diesel engines due to this issue. Why not in USA? This needs to be covered and addressed. I maintained my vehicle flawlessly the entire period. Since bmw knew of this issue the warranty should have been covered up to 150k miles. I was quoted $21,000 for new engine, which is $5,000 more than its worth being very generous with value. This is unacceptable. I actually wanted buy another bmw as I just listed vehicle for sale days before this happened. Im glad I didnt sell my car even though im at a real financial loss here. It wouldn't be right. Bmw wasnt right to conceal this in first place. I would have paid for replacement parts. Now they want capitalize on new engine parts and labor. This cannot be allowed. Diesel vehicles must be added to recall.

Filed Apr 6, 2020 · Engine · 140,000 miles · WA · fire

I received a letter from bmw stating an egr cooler recall was issued for my vehicle. I took the vehicle into bellevue bmw after smelling diesel inside the passenger cabin. They kept the vehicle over night and had me rent a vehicle while they kept the car overnight. Upon returning I was told that my egr cooler did in fact need replacing. I was informed that they would not be fixing the problem at that time because they had a catchy legal blind to hide behind. ' no remedy at this time'. The simple truth is they could of sold me the new egr cooler. But they chose not to do that either. I asked the service adviser if it was safe to drive and he assured me it was. As it turns out he lied to me. A short time later the while driving on the interstate the intake manifold caught fire. There was smoke and a black soot bellowing out from behind the car and when I got pulled off the road large amounts of thick black smoke billowed out from under the hood. I called for a tow truck and had it repaired at an approved repair facility. 2400.00 later the car was back on the road for a short time. A short while later I got to work and noticed a loud clicking sound from the engine. Took the car back to bellevue bmw and they tried to tell me the shop where I was getting my oil changes done were not changing my oil. This deliberate attempt to misdirect fault from knowingly putting me in a position to be harmed from deceitful business practices and blatant disregard for my safety is truly disturbing and woefully disappointing. Glibly I was told it would cost 26000.00 to replace the engine yet nothing like an actual paper repair estimate was produced. Are these people just making this stuff up as they go along? My hope is that other people can read this and file more complaints. After reading about all the lawsuits and chicanery I can honestly say I would never of bought this car.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Engine · 125 miles · CA

I started my car on october 23, 2019, driving down the street I noticed a loud noise and when I stopped the car was shaking, I turned around and when back home, had the car towed to the dealer. The dealer said I needed a new engine due to "lack of lubrication". I was then informed it would cost me $16,800. We have 125k miles on a diesel engine! I was told there were metal flakes in the oil and no one can tell me what failed in the engine. I have followed all of the required services and had all of the recalls done which were many. We have the fuel system replaced, after the car completed stalled and had to have it towed, luckily there was a recall on that. Since we have had the fuel system replaced we have had nothing but problems, we were sold a lemon, and the bmw cooperate office will not do anything, and I was informed they only warranty their cars to 50k. Now I am out a car that I paid 50k for 5 years ago. There were no warning lights regarding the engine, and when oil was checked all levels were good.

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

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Engine · 68,580 miles · FL

Egr valve on 2014 328d bmw : engine light has gone on repeatedly after each engine repair. Reported engine coolant had to be refilled before first repair. First repair consisted of 2 sensors for nox and 1 filtered air pipe. Engine light on again and found hole in melted intake manifold which was replaced. Engine light reappeared again. Owner suspects egr cooler leaking internally mixing with diesel engine soot. Told this to service tech at bmw of ocala and reported also to bmw of north america. Looking to be reimbursed for past faulty engine repairs and asking for recall on vehicle for this engine failure with potential for death and fire hazards. Engine fault on screen message said" drive moderately. Maximum drive train output not available. Consult service center"( which I did and still has not fixed it properly).