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2014 BMW 328d

7 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V907000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR cooler is a key component that helps control emissions in your diesel engine. In some 2013-2018 BMW models, this cooler can leak and mix with soot, causing a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your intake manifold could melt, leading to a fire inside your engine compartment. This is a serious risk that could cause significant damage to your vehicle, and even put you in danger.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, and fix it if necessary, at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #21V586000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The high-pressure fuel pump in your diesel engine is a critical component that delivers fuel under high pressure. It could fail in your 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, or 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d model.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while you're driving, your engine could stall, leaving you without power steering and power brakes. This could make it harder to control your vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty high-pressure fuel pump with a new one, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #20V185000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The constant-velocity joint in your vehicle is like a flexible elbow that connects the part of the transmission that powers your car to the rear wheels. In some 2013-2016 328d xDrive models, this joint can become damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails while driving, you could lose power to the rear wheels, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. If you're parked and the parking brake isn't on, the car could roll away and cause an accident or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty joint and inspect the transfer case, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #18V755000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has an EGR valve that helps reduce emissions by recirculating exhaust gases. In some models, the cooler that helps this valve work properly can leak, causing soot and coolant to mix together.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cooler leaks, the soot and coolant can mix and smolder in the intake manifold, causing it to melt. This could lead to a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect the EGR cooler and replace it if needed. If there's already been a leak, they'll also replace the intake manifold - both repairs are free.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #24V527000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety system that deploys in the event of a crash to protect you. In some BMW models, there's a chance the air bag inflator could fail due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other passengers, posing a serious risk of severe injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safe, reliable one – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Original — Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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High Priority #24V288000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side airbag in your vehicle is designed to protect you and your passengers in the event of a side collision. It's a critical safety feature that could deploy to cushion the impact and prevent injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into the vehicle, causing serious injury. If the gas leaks, the airbag might not inflate properly during a crash, which could also lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbag with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Moderate #15V520000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front side marker lights on your vehicle are important safety lights that help make you visible to other drivers at night. In some 2012-2015 BMW models, a software update may have accidentally turned these lights off when you're using your parking lights or headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights aren't working, you might be harder to see on the road at night, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software to fix the problem and get your side marker lights working properly again – for free. Just schedule an appointment with your dealer when you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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 software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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.
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Browse by Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 328d Years

2018
4 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2015
6 recalls
2013
3 recalls

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