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2015 BMW 328d

6 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 in your diesel engine is a small part that helps clean exhaust gases. In some 2013-2017 BMW models, this cooler can leak, allowing soot and coolant to mix and create a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler leaks, it could cause a fire in your engine, which could damage your vehicle and put you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty EGR cooler and check your intake manifold for damage. If it's damaged, they'll replace it too – all for free.
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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 vehicle is responsible for delivering diesel fuel to your engine. In certain 2014-2018 BMW models, this pump might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails while driving, your engine could suddenly shut down, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, since the notice has already been mailed to you.
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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 is like a flexible elbow that connects your transmission to your wheels. In your 2013-2016 328d xDrive, this joint could become damaged and stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the joint fails, you could lose power to the rear wheels while driving, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. When parked, you might also experience an unintended rollaway if the parking brake isn't engaged, which could lead to a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the faulty joint and inspect the transfer case, fixing it if needed – all for free. You'll receive a notification from BMW, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The EGR valve in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps reduce emissions and pollution. It's located in the exhaust system and works with your engine to keep it running smoothly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the EGR cooler inside the EGR valve starts leaking, it can mix with soot from your diesel engine. This can cause a fire hazard when hot EGR gases come into contact with the soot, potentially melting the intake manifold and increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will inspect and replace the EGR cooler if it's leaking. If a leak has already occurred, they'll also replace the intake manifold to ensure your safety. These repairs are completely free of charge – you should schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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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 #24V288000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The side and window airbags in your vehicle are designed to protect you in the event of a crash. In certain models, the weld joint in the airbag inflator can fail, causing it to leak or rupture.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly into the vehicle, putting you at risk of serious injury. If it leaks, the airbag might not deploy properly in a crash, also putting you at risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty airbags with new ones at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification letter, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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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 BMW are a critical safety feature that helps other drivers see your vehicle at night. Unfortunately, some 2012-2015 models were programmed incorrectly, making these lights inoperative when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights are out, you'll be less visible to other drivers at night, which could lead to a crash. This is especially true on dark roads or in low-light conditions.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the software in your vehicle's computer system to fix the issue, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive 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
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 328d Years

2018
4 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
4 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
3 recalls

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