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2014 BMW 428I electrical problems

16 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 69,700.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
44%
typical mileage
69,700
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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BMW 428I electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptaclesReported August 13, 2024 · 720,796 vehicles affected
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Risk
An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 24V608000 · Recall details

What 2014 BMW 428I owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · WA

the recall was dated 12 August 2024. To date BMW North America has not provided the parts needed to effect the repair. it has been 10 months since the recall. BMW NA is dragging its feet. it is time something is done to require BMW NA to fix the problem,

Filed Jun 11, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · MI

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Electrical, Steering · 80,000 miles · WA

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 - 70 MPH and attempting to change lanes, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message “Chassis Unstable” was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to pull over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle. The contact was unable to find the cause of failure and continued to drive the vehicle without power steering functionality. The message of an excessive power drain for the battery was displayed. The vehicle was unable to switch to different settings, such as Sport 1, Sport 2, and Eco Pro due to the drive setting remaining stuck in Comfort Mode. The cruise control failed intermittently. While driving approximately 65 -70 MPH, the contact noticed a burning plastic odor coming from the front-end of the vehicle into the cabin. After arriving at the destination and inspecting underneath the hood of the vehicle, the contact noticed that the terminal door for the jumper cables and the housing were smoking. Additionally, there were burned areas surrounding the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the electronic control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V704000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Car shut down and is believed to be a lemon car, and continuously leaks in spite being serviced on numerous occasions.

Filed Mar 26, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while idling in traffic on the highway, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was running extremely hot. The message "Engine Over temperature - Stop Carefully" was displayed. The contact pulled over onto the shoulder lane, turned off the vehicle, and waited for the engine to cool down. The vehicle was restarted and driven toits destination after the engine had cooled down. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 21, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 69,700 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle. Additionally, the contact had been without a vehicle for more than four months. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,700. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 21, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · SC

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · SC

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 27, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · LA

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428I. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2014 BMW 428I electrical

Does the 2014 BMW 428I have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the electrical of the 2014 BMW 428I, 44% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2014 BMW 428I electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 69,700 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 428I electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 24V608000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the BMW 428I have the most electrical problems?

The BMW 428I model years with the most electrical complaints are 2015 (35 complaints), 2016 (24 complaints) and 2014 (16 complaints).

Other 2014 BMW 428I problems

Engine 19Brakes 8Fuel system 8Lights 3Body 2Steering 2Acceleration 1Driver assistance 1Transmission 1Visibility 1

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