2014 Bmw 328xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:wiring:connectors/Plugs/Receptacles 2024-08-13 · campaign 24V608000 · 720,796 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior Lighting 2015-08-17 · campaign 15V520000 · 7,727 vehicles
Defect: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new softw
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2015-03-31 · campaign 15V189000 · 18,054 vehicles
Defect: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
Engine 2014-09-01 · SIB-12-26-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: with drivetrain malfunction message displayed and service engine soon, engine can go into reduced power mode, due to engine position management (epm) unfavorable parameters in dme software. *pe
What owners report
2025-03-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2014 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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 rep…”
2024-12-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling“the contact owns a 2014 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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 not made awa…”
2024-09-16 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 148,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 bmw 328xi. the contact received notification of nhtsa 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 and confirmed that parts were available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas…”
2020-10-05 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 61,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 328xi. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the vehicle seized without warning. the contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to resume normal operation. the vehicle was towed to bmw northwest (4011 20th st e, tacoma, w…”
2019-02-04 · Structure:body · 25,000 mi“both the driver and passenger door locks occasionally fail to unlock preventing exit from the vehicle. this has occurred about 12-15 times to either my wife or myself. there is a master lock/unlock button that will unlock the doors. never the less, this defect could be a serious problem in an emergency.…”
2018-12-12 · Structure:body“the door lock actuators are known to be defective in that if one pulls on the handle, the door will not mechanically unlock by double-pulling the handle, meaning the only way to unlock the door is by using electronic unlock button. if the car is in a water accident, fire, or any other situation where the battery is no longer operable, the occupants…”
2018-07-24 · Structure:body · 60,000 mi“doors will not unlock manually from time to time. the only way to unlock is to use the central unlocking feature. could be deadly in a crash! bmw will not even look at the car unless i pay them a $150 diagnostic fee! car is stopped, engine off, and the front doors (both) will not manually unlock from time to time. only way to get out is to …”
2017-12-20 · Unknown Or Other · 47,950 mi“strange ?make you feel sick? fumes constantly entering my car cabin. i used an air quality test device to read the air. its bad. manufacturer denies everything. wants me to replace the windshield to make it go away. but only if he does it. 3rd party not allowed. i had windshield checked by 3rd party. no air leaks. manufacturer refuses to do the sam…”
2017-05-01 · Exterior Lighting“visibility is poor with the halogen headlights. very frequently i do not see people or animals in the road until i am very close to them. this causes either a hard stop or swerving to avoid a collision. we have another bmw with the xeon headlights and the visibility is excellent. these halogen lights are dangerous. the link below is from the iihs i…”
2016-12-21 · Engine · 48,000 mi“on several separate occasions car gets irregular idle at low speeds and the engine turns off. normally happens while stopped, but once happened when i was performing a sharp and slow u-turn. not safe. on online forums, i see that other people are having this issue too. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.