BMW 328D recalls and safety
8 recalls · crash ratings 2014-2015 · 212 owner complaints
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The BMW 328D has 8 recalls covering 129,269 vehicles as reported; model year 2015 is covered by the most (7). The 2015 BMW 328D earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 14 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2015: 7
Units affected
129K
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2015
Complaints, 12 mo
14
-12.5% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
2 rated versions, model years 2014 to 2015
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 328D, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
14 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine72
- Fuel/propulsion system67
- Fuel system, diesel37
- Unknown or other24
- Power train21
- Electrical system10
- Service brakes8
- Complaints
- 212
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 12
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 328D by component
- Fuel system, diesel3 · 62K units
- Air bags2 · 6,906 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 44K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 7,727 units
- Power train1 · 8,536 units
BMW 328D recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | BMW 328D (2018): Fuel system, dieselNo. 25V700000 | Fire | 112 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | BMW 320I, 328D, 328I, 335I and 12 more (2013-2015): Air bagsNo. 24V527000 | Fire | 1,145 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | BMW 228I, 320I, 328D, 328I and 6 more (2014-2015): Air bagsNo. 24V288000 | Crash risk | 5,761 |
| Nov 19, 2021 | BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3 and 1 more (2013-2018): Fuel system, dieselNo. 21V907000 | Fire | 50,404 |
| Jul 29, 2021 | BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3 and 1 more (2014-2018): Fuel system, dieselNo. 21V586000 | Crash risk | 11,216 |
| Mar 26, 2020 | BMW 328D (2013-2016): Power trainNo. 20V185000 | Crash risk | 8,536 |
| Oct 25, 2018 | BMW 328D, 535D, 740LD, X3 and 1 more (2013-2018): Engine and engine coolingNo. 18V755000 | Fire | 44,368 |
| Aug 17, 2015 | BMW 320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I and 5 more (2012-2015): Exterior lightingNo. 15V520000 | Crash risk | 7,727 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2018 BMW 328D recalled?
Yes: 4 recalls cover the 2018 BMW 328D. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 328D have?
8 recalls cover the BMW 328D, for 129,269 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, diesel (3 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2015 BMW 328D?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 328D?
Engine: named in 72 of the 212 safety complaints about the BMW 328D, then fuel/propulsion system (67). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.