U.S. public vehicle records

Bmw 328D problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

212 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

74,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2013 to 2018 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 105 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 72 of 212 complaints (34.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Fuel system concerns	58	27.4%
Engine operation	28	13.2%
Braking behavior	14	6.6%
Transmission and shifting	7	3.3%
Electrical and battery issues	3	1.4%
Steering behavior	3	1.4%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine

Fuel/Propulsion System

Fuel System, Diesel

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Electrical System

Service Brakes

Vehicle Speed Control

Engine: 72; Fuel/Propulsion System: 67; Fuel System, Diesel: 33; Unknown Or Other: 24; Power Train: 21; Electrical System: 10; Service Brakes: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 6

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 13; 50,000 to 74,999: 26; 75,000 to 99,999: 22; 100,000 to 149,999: 19; 150,000 and above: 10

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (26). 107 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2014: 1; 2015: 6; 2016: 2; 2017: 13; 2018: 13; 2019: 39; 2020: 17; 2021: 19; 2022: 42; 2023: 17; 2024: 17; 2025: 14; 2026: 12

Pattern summary

Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 58 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 28 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10730676 · 2015-06-26 (June 26, 2015)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730676 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10971180 · 2017-04-07 (April 7, 2017)

ALL 3 SERIES FROM 2014 WERE RECALLED BY BMW EXCEPT DIESELS. MY CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD 328 DIESEL AND THE FUEL PUMP DISINTEGRATED CAUSING ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM TO BE CONTAMINATED WITH NICKEL SHAVINGS. THE RECALLED GAS BMWS FROM 2014 EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS SO CLEARLY MY CAR HAS THE SAME FAULTY FUEL PUMP WITH IMPROPER NICKEL PLATING INSTALLED, AND SHOULD ALSO BE UNDER THIS RECALL. SINCE I COMMUTE (HENCE DIESEL) A LOT AND MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY DESPITE THE FACT IS 3 YEARS OLD I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUTRAGEOUS $13,000 TO RESURRECT IT. IN FACT I ALMOS…

Owner-reported narrative. 101,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10971180 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10823898 · 2016-02-03 (February 3, 2016)

VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU…

Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10662082 · 2014-12-03 (December 3, 2014)

I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. I ENTERED A SPACE TO PARK, PRESSING BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CEMENT BARRIER. I WAS UNINJURED BUT IT CAUSED NEARLY $6,000 WORTH OF VEHICLE DAMAGE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SAME YEAR 328I'S. ALLSTATE REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 328D'S. WOULD NOT THESE TWO VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME BRAKING SYSTEM? I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *JS

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10662082 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10677106 · 2015-01-21 (January 21, 2015)

I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,858 miles reported. Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11001775 · 2017-06-27 (June 27, 2017)

AT 55K MILES IN APRIL 2017, IN FAST LANE OF FREEWAY, DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS. CAR LOST POWER AS I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO CHANGE MULTIPLE LANES TO SHOULDER AS CAR LOST COMPLETE POWER. BMW SOS DID NOT FUNCTION. IT TOOK 3 TOW DRIVERS AND 3 HOURS TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE SYSTEM TO GET CAR IN NEUTRAL TO SAFELY PUT ON TRUCK. BMW ADVISED THEY WOULD HAVE TO JACK CAR AND REMOVE TRANSMISSION PANEL TO MANUALLY PUT IN 'DRIVE' WHICH WAS NOT AN OPTION ON THE NARROW SHOULDER OF I-10 IN CA. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED HIGH…

Owner-reported narrative. 55,114 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001775 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11219689 · 2019-06-13 (June 13, 2019)

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON FLAMINGO ROAD AT 45 MPH IN SUNRISE FL AND EXPERIENCED MAJOR POWER LOSS IN DRIVING POWER WITH NO TRANSMISSION CONTROL. PULLED ON THE SIDE AND ABLE TO DRIVE VERY SLOWLY 10 MPH. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. TRANSFER CASE AND TRANSMISSION WERE REPLACED. SUCH COMPONENT FAILURES SHOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 58,000 MILES. I WAS GIVEN A REASON OF PREMATURE COMPONENT FAILURE/MANUFACTURING DEFECT FROM THE DEALER. AFTER THE REPAIR, A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT OCCURRED ON THE EFFICIENCY INDICATORS THAT PROVES TO THE FACT THAT I HAD…

Owner-reported narrative. 58,139 miles reported. Look up ODI 11219689 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11307371 · 2020-02-05 (February 5, 2020)

BLOWER MOTOR WHICH CONTROLS AIR FLOW FOR HEATING AND A/C SYSTEM , THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRING AND THE BLOWER MOTOR IS DETERIORATED ,THIS IS LEADING THE BLOWER TO ONLY BLOW HOT AIR AT ALL TIMES EVEN WHEN THE A/C IS ON ALSO MIGHT BE OVERHEATING THE CAR. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11307371 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11405853 · 2021-03-31 (March 31, 2021)

DIESEL FUEL FOUND IN UNEXPECTED AREAS INCLUDING WIRING HARNESS, FUEL INJECTORS, PRESSURE SENSORS, TURBO CHARGER COMPONENT, DDE, EGR, ETC. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF FUEL LEAK INTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OR SERIOUS VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. ADVISED BY BMW SERVICE MANAGER THAT COST TO PERFORM REPAIR MORE COSTLY THAN VALUE OF VEHICLE. BMW NOT SUPPORTIVE IN CORRECTION OR ASSISTANCE WITH ISSUES. OVER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, VEHICLE SERVICED >5+ TIMES FOR ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION ALERTS. EGR VALVE REP…

Owner-reported narrative. 87,818 miles reported. Look up ODI 11405853 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11133035 · 2018-10-03 (October 3, 2018)

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC…

Owner-reported narrative. 64,917 miles reported. Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11233977 · 2019-07-22 (July 22, 2019)

VEHICLE CRUISING AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT SIMPLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND CUT THE ENGINE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SINCE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING WERE NOT WORKING. THE CAR BROKE DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING ON A CITY SURFACE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPLODED, SENDING METAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. AGAIN THERE WAS NO WARNING AND BRAKING/STEERING WERE AFFECTED.

Owner-reported narrative. 176,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11233977 at NHTSA ↗

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

From yearThrough year

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2013: 3; 2014: 7; 2015: 6; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2018: 4

First model yearSecond model year

Year-by-year records

Bmw 328D model-year comparison
Model year	Complaints	Recalls	Change in recalls
2013	0	3	Not available
2014	153	7	+4
2015	27	6	-1
2016	10	4	-2
2017	12	3	-1
2018	10	4	+1

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Data completeness

212 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

49.5%Usable mileage105 / 212 records

100.0%Valid incident date212 / 212 records

100.0%Valid filing date212 / 212 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates212 / 212 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Engine	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	5737.3% ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗	622.2% ODI 11142446 · 74,000 mi I WAS DRIVING ON I-91 AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED DECELERATING ON ITS OWN WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED 911 AND THE CAR WAS VISIBLY ON FIRE BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED. Look up ODI 11142446 at NHTSA ↗	440.0% ODI 11160744 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 328DX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE AT BMW OF CHARLOTTESVILLE (LOCATED AT 1295 RICHMOND RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911, [phone removed]), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. Look up ODI 11160744 at NHTSA ↗	433.3% ODI 11191316 RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES? Look up ODI 11191316 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11760824 Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights. Look up ODI 11760824 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	4831.4% ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗	829.6% ODI 11360540 · 57,600 mi WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEED IT SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY LOST POWER CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO TAKE ACTION TO CROSS LANES OF TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL AND ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS HOWEVER THIS DID NOT PREVENT REREPEATED RECURRENCE OF THE ISSUE. I AM CONCERNED THAT IF THE ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED IT WILL LEAD TO A DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE SITUATION. THIS IS A RECURRING ISSUE EVEN THOUGH THE BMW REPAIRED IT. CAR DISPLAYS DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. Look up ODI 11360540 at NHTSA ↗	330.0% ODI 11051634 · 18,338 mi I WAS DRIVING APPX 45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) ON A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF POWER, SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL AND BECAME TOTALLY LIMP. MEANWHILE, THE IMAGE ON THE NAVI SCREEN STATED, "POWERTRAIN FAILURE, DRIVE MODERATE SPEED" OR SOMETHING LIKE IT. I MANAGED TO MAKE A VERY SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO A CROSS STREET B/C I WAS IN SHOCK. I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY AN ONCOMING CAR GOING 45-50 MPH. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO RUSNAK BMW; AFTER INVESTIGATION, THEY STATED IT HAD A "BAD FUEL PUMP," AND THAT THEY HAVE "COUNTLESS FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS WITH BMW DIESEL CA… Look up ODI 11051634 at NHTSA ↗	433.3% ODI 11191316 RECEIVED LETTER FROM BMW IN THE FALL OF 2018 STATING THE NATURE OF THE RECALL AND THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER 2018. AS OF THIS MORNING, PARTS ARE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS TOLD IT'S AT LEAST 3-4 WEEKS AWAY. IS THIS TYPICAL WAIT TIME TO ADDRESS RECALL ISSUES? Look up ODI 11191316 at NHTSA ↗	440.0% ODI 11256481 · 7,400 mi CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET. ENGINE STALLED. CAR WOULDN'T START. TOWED TO BMW DEALERSHIP. CATASTROPHIC HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7400 MILES. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. INJECTORS, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 11256481 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	2113.7% ODI 11435896 · 133,139 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was 133,139. Look up ODI 11435896 at NHTSA ↗	622.2% ODI 11450947 The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the drivetrain malfunction warning light had illuminated the instrument panel. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was not provided. Look up ODI 11450947 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 11471497 The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11471497 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11455504 The contact owns a 2017 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Look up ODI 11455504 at NHTSA ↗	440.0% ODI 11438264 The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where they replaced the fuel pump; however, the fuel pump failed during the test drive. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The man… Look up ODI 11438264 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1711.1% ODI 11104955 · 45,000 mi THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. ON JUNE 29TH, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM I WAS STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WAITIN FOR AN ON COMING CAR TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO GO I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION/LOINS GUN SHOT COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY STARTLED, I AM LITERALLY SHAKING NOW JUST THINKING ABOUT HOW SCARY THIS WAS. IT ONLY TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO REALIZE THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERING ABOVE ME. I WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM HOME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO ADVISE THEM WHAT HAD HAPPED AND SCHEDU… Look up ODI 11104955 at NHTSA ↗	311.1% ODI 11142446 · 74,000 mi I WAS DRIVING ON I-91 AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED AND THE CAR SUDDENLY STARTED DECELERATING ON ITS OWN WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR OTHER INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. I PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND GOT OUT TO INVESTIGATE AND SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. I CALLED 911 AND THE CAR WAS VISIBLY ON FIRE BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED. Look up ODI 11142446 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	433.3% ODI 11230387 THIS RECALL NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 19V349 HAS BEEN OPEN ON MY VEHICLE SINCE APRIL AND BMW HAS NOT REPAIRED MY VEHICLE YET. I WENT INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT YESTERDAY AND ASKED THEM TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS AND THEY SAID THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. I HAVE A 10 MONTH OLD BABY THAT SITS IN THE BACK SEAT AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR DUE TO THE RECALL. I AM IN A LEASE, HOW DO I GET OUT OF THIS CAR? I FEEL LIKE BMW IS NOT TAKING THIS RECALL SERIOUSLY. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA… Look up ODI 11230387 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	149.2% ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗	518.5% ODI 11221041 · 76,300 mi I THEN BOOKED AN APPOINTMENT AT BMW ENCINITAS ON MONDAY, 6/3 TO GET IT FIXED. THEY DIAGNOSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND QUOTED ME THAT IT WAS ALL PART OF THE RECALL AND THAT THERE WOULD BE NO CHARGE. I SIGNED THE PAPERWORK, AND MY SERVICE ADVISOR JOEY SAID THAT DUE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT'S BACKLOG, THE CAR WOULDN'T BE READY UNTIL TUESDAY 6/4 IN THE EVENING. THEY DIDN'T GIVE ME A LOANER VEHICLE, SO I HAD TO CALL MY MOM TO PICK ME UP. LATER THAT AFTERNOON, I GOT A CALL FROM MY SERVICE ADVISOR SAYING THAT THE CAR WOULDN'T BE READY UNTIL FRID… Look up ODI 11221041 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 11670096 Car just shut off when driving at 65mph and never started back up, took it in and repair was a bad fuel pump and fuel rail line causing metal shards to go through fuel tank and injectors. Look up ODI 11670096 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	85.2% ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗	27.4% ODI 11405853 · 87,818 mi DIESEL FUEL FOUND IN UNEXPECTED AREAS INCLUDING WIRING HARNESS, FUEL INJECTORS, PRESSURE SENSORS, TURBO CHARGER COMPONENT, DDE, EGR, ETC. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE OF FUEL LEAK INTO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSING POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD OR SERIOUS VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONING. ADVISED BY BMW SERVICE MANAGER THAT COST TO PERFORM REPAIR MORE COSTLY THAN VALUE OF VEHICLE. BMW NOT SUPPORTIVE IN CORRECTION OR ASSISTANCE WITH ISSUES. OVER 2.5 YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, VEHICLE SERVICED >5+ TIMES FOR ENGINE WARNING LIGHT AND DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION ALERTS. EGR VALVE REP… Look up ODI 11405853 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	53.3% ODI 10662082 · 5,000 mi I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. I ENTERED A SPACE TO PARK, PRESSING BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CEMENT BARRIER. I WAS UNINJURED BUT IT CAUSED NEARLY $6,000 WORTH OF VEHICLE DAMAGE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SAME YEAR 328I'S. ALLSTATE REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 328D'S. WOULD NOT THESE TWO VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME BRAKING SYSTEM? I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *JS Look up ODI 10662082 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	220.0% ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE… Look up ODI 11048576 at NHTSA ↗	18.3% ODI 11634858 I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro… Look up ODI 11634858 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	53.3% ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	110.0% ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE… Look up ODI 11048576 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Engine	50,000–85,000 mi	68,580 mi	37	ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10730676 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	40,725–92,250 mi	61,259 mi	28	ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10730676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel	88,000–136,570 mi	102,000 mi	19	ODI 11435896 · 133,139 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign number 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The failure mileage was 133,139. Look up ODI 11435896 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11441756 · 154,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328d. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact stated that a drivetrain error message was displayed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage wa… Look up ODI 11441756 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11457614 · 97,396 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred 6 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve for a second time; however, the failure persis… Look up ODI 11457614 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	42,000–74,000 mi	60,000 mi	9	ODI 11104955 · 45,000 mi THE SUNROOF EXPLODED. ON JUNE 29TH, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 PM I WAS STOP AT AN INTERSECTION WAITIN FOR AN ON COMING CAR TO PASS SO I COULD MAKE A LEFT TURN. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO GO I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION/LOINS GUN SHOT COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. I WAS EXTREMELY STARTLED, I AM LITERALLY SHAKING NOW JUST THINKING ABOUT HOW SCARY THIS WAS. IT ONLY TOOK A FEW SECONDS TO REALIZE THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERING ABOVE ME. I WAS ONLY A FEW MILES FROM HOME. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO ADVISE THEM WHAT HAD HAPPED AND SCHEDU… Look up ODI 11104955 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173163 · 37,000 mi CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE THE CAR IS WAY TOO HIGH WITH THE EGR COOLER LEAKING ISSUE NOT BEING FIXED YET. IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE THE CAR IS SOO BAD THAT I AM GETTING HEADACHE FROM THE SOOT AND CO GAS COMING OUT OF AC VENT. I DID A SERVICE TODAY AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE MICROFILTER AND ANOTHER FILTER, THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE DEGRADED AIR QUALITY CONTAINS HAZARDOUS GAS AND CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FATAL ACCIDENTS AT HIGHER SPEED. I KINDLY REQUEST THAT BMW REPURCHASE THIS VEHICLE FROM ME AS SOON AS… Look up ODI 11173163 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173676 · 72,114 mi CAR HAS GONE THRU NUMEROUS SERVICE CALLS FOR COOLANT LEAK, PRESSURE TESTING & BURNT OIL SMELL & VAPOR FUME COMING INSIDE THE CAB WHEN ENGINE REACHES THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE!! MAKES THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE!! AFTER OIL FILTER HOUSING, CYLINDER COVER & GASKET CHANGE, THERE IS STILL A VISIBLE BURNT OIL SMOKE COMING FROM REAR & SIDES OF THE ENGINE AREA, BEST SEEN UNDER A FLASH LIGHT AFTER DUSK! THIS IS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2018 & PRESENTLY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AGAIN!! Look up ODI 11173676 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train	56,440–80,000 mi	71,000 mi	13	ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	52,776–80,114 mi	56,000 mi	6	ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗
Service Brakes	10,000–129,500 mi	10,858 mi	5	ODI 10662082 · 5,000 mi I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT. I ENTERED A SPACE TO PARK, PRESSING BRAKES. THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND HIT A CEMENT BARRIER. I WAS UNINJURED BUT IT CAUSED NEARLY $6,000 WORTH OF VEHICLE DAMAGE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL FOR SAME YEAR 328I'S. ALLSTATE REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL FOR 328D'S. WOULD NOT THESE TWO VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME BRAKING SYSTEM? I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. JS Look up ODI 10662082 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11233977 · 176,000 mi VEHICLE CRUISING AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT SIMPLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND CUT THE ENGINE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SINCE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING WERE NOT WORKING. THE CAR BROKE DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING ON A CITY SURFACE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPLODED, SENDING METAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. AGAIN THERE WAS NO WARNING AND BRAKING/STEERING WERE AFFECTED. Look up ODI 11233977 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	10,215–54,438 mi	16,929 mi	6	ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133035 · 64,917 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC… Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	1	None	ODI 11622632 The high pressure fuel pump failed i see there are recalls for 2014-2018 similar bmw with diesel engine and mine is not included with recall although it clearly has the faulty part. The car will no longer start and I am being quoted $18,000 to repair it which makes the car useless i just got it for $10,000 Look up ODI 11622632 at NHTSA ↗
2024-11	1	None	ODI 11625820 While driving our 2014 BMW 328d the engine misfired then stalled on the highway. This was a very dangerous and frightening scenario trying to push it off of the roadway while my wife and children were inside the car while highway traffic on the I-15 interstate rushes by. I was not able to restart, so we had it towed to our local BMW shop. Diagnosed as High Pressure Fuel Pump complete failure. Metallic debris throughout the entire fuel system, lines, tank filter, injectors, pumps. No check engine light or any prior warning. Many of the component… Look up ODI 11625820 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	2	None	ODI 11630103 Faulty fuel injectors , that are known to prematurely fail. The same injectors are covered by BMW for model years 2015-2018 Under NHTSA SIB 01 09 19. My complaint is my 2014 has the same fuel injectors as the 2015-2018 that are known to be faulty and yet it is deliberately excluded from the same “limited warranty extension “ Look up ODI 11630103 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11632349 Due to its diesel related scandals, BMW has agreed to extend its diesel emission related components' warranty to 10 years or 120k miles. My 2014 BMW 328d's nox sensor failed in 2022 and i submitted my repair bill for replacing the nox sensor to bmw recently. BMW denied my reimbursement claiming the warranty expired despite the documents i submitted was for a repair done in 2022 with credit card receipts and repair shop copy of work done. Look up ODI 11632349 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	3	None	ODI 11639030 · 180,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that the dealer charged a fee for the replacement of the intake manifold. The contact declined to pay the fee and informed the dealer that the intake manifold needed to be replaced as necessary free of charge, per the recall instructions. The dealer declined to honor the recall and marked the recall as complete. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact st… Look up ODI 11639030 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11634858 I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro… Look up ODI 11634858 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11637952 · 102,000 mi The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering significantly. The contact was able to pull over and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no record of a recall on the VIN. However, the contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (F… Look up ODI 11637952 at NHTSA ↗
2025-02	1	None	ODI 11640843 · 170,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle on the slightly inclined driveway, the contact exited the vehicle and walked to the front door of the residence. The contact then noticed that the vehicle was rolling backward. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled back onto the street and stopped independently. The contact was able to drive the vehicle back into the driveway. The contact stated that upon shifting to park(P), the failure recurred. The contact engaged the electric parking bra… Look up ODI 11640843 at NHTSA ↗
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11654517 · 49,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V185000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assist… Look up ODI 11654517 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	2	None	ODI 11659500 Check engine light came on and codes suggest it's the egr valve and cooler may be leaking Look up ODI 11659500 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11659669 a check engine light came on codes say it's the EGR valve and cooler dealer states since recalls are vin related there was not much they can do recall states its based by manufactured day not vin Look up ODI 11659669 at NHTSA ↗
2025-06	2	None	ODI 11669023 I was driving to work when my engine started sputtering acting like it was about to turn off. I quickly pulled off to the side of the road and as soon as I did, the engine stalled and turned off. I'm lucky that I pulled off the road because if it turned off while on the road I could have caused an accident. The car is no longer able to turn on. I had to get it towed to my work where I had a mechanic look at it. They said they believe the high-pressure fuel pump failed. I researched this online and saw that there is an open NHTSA campaign for it… Look up ODI 11669023 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11670096 Car just shut off when driving at 65mph and never started back up, took it in and repair was a bad fuel pump and fuel rail line causing metal shards to go through fuel tank and injectors. Look up ODI 11670096 at NHTSA ↗
2025-07	1	None	ODI 11676346 While operating a normal speed and tempature, the low pressure fuel retuen lone burst. Fuel sprayed throughout the engine bay to include the exhaust manifold. Had this been a gasoline car a fire could have ensued. Look up ODI 11676346 at NHTSA ↗
2025-08	2	None	ODI 11678198 · 140,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the oil filter housing was replaced due to an oil leak. After the repair, the contact drove to the residence and the vehicle was not driven the following few days. The dealer called the contact to inquire updates on the vehicle after the service. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where a diagnostic trouble code for the fuel rail sensor was retrieved. Upon insp… Look up ODI 11678198 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11682947 · 177,010 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed high-pressure fuel pump and assembly. The contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump and assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was mad… Look up ODI 11682947 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	1	25V700000	ODI 11694868 · 150,000 mi The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 15-25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a BMW-Authorized mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, and there were metal shavings found… Look up ODI 11694868 at NHTSA ↗
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11702337 · 91,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact’s parents’ residence. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer also informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); and referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact … Look up ODI 11702337 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	1	None	ODI 11710297 · 86,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle entered LIMP Mode with the message "Engine Malfunction" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact used a scanner and retrieved a DTC for the high-pressure fuel pump failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); and associated the failure with the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The m… Look up ODI 11710297 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	3	None	ODI 11715249 The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent… Look up ODI 11715249 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11717151 I am reporting an emissions-related malfunction that occurred a very short time after BMW performed the EGR cooler recall and updated the DDE software on my vehicle. Shortly after the recall work, the vehicle began showing DDE fault code 2BB300 – Particulate Sensor Measuring Electrode, Self-Diagnosis, which triggered the MIL. This issue did not exist at any point before the recall. Although my vehicle is now older than 10 years, the critical concern is that this emissions-related failure appeared soon after the recall intervention, indicating … Look up ODI 11717151 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11717764 Vehicle experienced sudden engine failure while driving due to timing chain failure on N47 diesel engine, a known defect. Loss of propulsion occurred without warning, creating a safety risk. Look up ODI 11717764 at NHTSA ↗
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11725764 The fuel system has failed. The car shut off in the Baltimore harbor tunnel twice completely stopping traffic and creating a very hazard situation. One of those two times the semi truck behind me had to slam its brakes. When the car shuts off you must come to a complete stop and turn the car completely off. After restarting the car is in limp mode with reduced power. The incident has happened about 6 other times. Every time it happens I have feared my safety, especially if there is no shoulder to coast the car in to park. Independent service … Look up ODI 11725764 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11737066 1.) The Bosch CP4 High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), OEM part number 13517824477 / 0445010517, failed catastrophically. This is the factory-installed pump on the 2014 BMW 328d equipped with the N47 diesel engine. Upon failure, the pump's internal cam and roller assembly disintegrated, releasing metal shavings throughout the entire fuel system , contaminating the fuel lines, injectors, fuel rail, and fuel tank. The vehicle will not start. The failed pump and contaminated fuel system components are available for inspection upon request. 2.) The veh… Look up ODI 11737066 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	1	None	ODI 11748959 In 2021, my vehicle had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced by an authorized BMW dealership under Safety Recall 21V-586 (BMW SIB 13 01 21). At the time of the recall, my vehicle had approximately 43,000 miles, and I was not experiencing any fuel system or drivability issues. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced solely because BMW determined the original component posed a safety risk. My vehicle now has approximately 128,000 miles. The replacement high-pressure fuel pump installed as part of the recall has failed. Two independent repair fac… Look up ODI 11748959 at NHTSA ↗
2026-08	2	None	ODI 11758698 While driving down the road my car gave me a notification “DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION” said full engine output not available then it just stopped and shut off (limp mode) it has done this multiple times and the shop says that it may be the High Pressure Fuel Pump. This has happened on a busy city road with high traffic and curvy roads where my car would not move and people could not see me when coming over the hill until last minute narrowly missing my car. Luckily there wasn’t oncoming traffic. I had to switch ignition off and on (it then said “tr… Look up ODI 11758698 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11760824 Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights. Look up ODI 11760824 at NHTSA ↗
2026-09 (partial)	3	None	ODI 11765009 · 78,658 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost power and started chugging. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. However, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with high-pressure fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the ent… Look up ODI 11765009 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11767519 High-pressure fuel pump went out leaving wife stranded while struggling to get to the side of road. Bmw knows about the fuel pressure failure never contacted us about it. They have a 25 year safety recall the car is a 2014 but it was built in 2013 but sold as a 2014 so they’re wiggling out of the recall fix I don’t even have 100,000 miles on the car Look up ODI 11767519 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11762347 Diesel fuel pump failed while driving on the road. I also own a 2014 328d BMW which was recalled earlier where the diesel fuel pump was replaced by the dealership. While driving on the road, the car unexpectedly turned off in traffic. I managed to get the vehicle off the road and called a tow truck. I contacted my local BMW dealer and informed me my 2017 328d is not under a recall like my 2014 328d was. I then instructed the tow truck driver to take the car to an independent mechanic who specializes on BMWs. The diagnosis is a fail fuel… Look up ODI 11762347 at NHTSA ↗

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2017: 3 complaints · 2018: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2017	0	0	3
2018	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2017	12	0	0
2018	10	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Engine	Fuel/Propulsion System	Fuel System, Diesel	Unknown Or Other	Power Train	Electrical System	Service Brakes	Vehicle Speed Control
Engine	—	21 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10730676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11001775 · 55,114 mi AT 55K MILES IN APRIL 2017, IN FAST LANE OF FREEWAY, DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS. CAR LOST POWER AS I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO CHANGE MULTIPLE LANES TO SHOULDER AS CAR LOST COMPLETE POWER. BMW SOS DID NOT FUNCTION. IT TOOK 3 TOW DRIVERS AND 3 HOURS TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE SYSTEM TO GET CAR IN NEUTRAL TO SAFELY PUT ON TRUCK. BMW ADVISED THEY WOULD HAVE TO JACK CAR AND REMOVE TRANSMISSION PANEL TO MANUALLY PUT IN 'DRIVE' WHICH WAS NOT AN OPTION ON THE NARROW SHOULDER OF I-10 IN CA. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED HIGH… Look up ODI 11001775 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11524388 · 121,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine was flushed; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. Look up ODI 11524388 at NHTSA ↗	6 ODI 11173163 · 37,000 mi CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE THE CAR IS WAY TOO HIGH WITH THE EGR COOLER LEAKING ISSUE NOT BEING FIXED YET. IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE THE CAR IS SOO BAD THAT I AM GETTING HEADACHE FROM THE SOOT AND CO GAS COMING OUT OF AC VENT. I DID A SERVICE TODAY AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE MICROFILTER AND ANOTHER FILTER, THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE DEGRADED AIR QUALITY CONTAINS HAZARDOUS GAS AND CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FATAL ACCIDENTS AT HIGHER SPEED. I KINDLY REQUEST THAT BMW REPURCHASE THIS VEHICLE FROM ME AS SOON AS… Look up ODI 11173163 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173676 · 72,114 mi CAR HAS GONE THRU NUMEROUS SERVICE CALLS FOR COOLANT LEAK, PRESSURE TESTING & BURNT OIL SMELL & VAPOR FUME COMING INSIDE THE CAB WHEN ENGINE REACHES THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE!! MAKES THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE!! AFTER OIL FILTER HOUSING, CYLINDER COVER & GASKET CHANGE, THERE IS STILL A VISIBLE BURNT OIL SMOKE COMING FROM REAR & SIDES OF THE ENGINE AREA, BEST SEEN UNDER A FLASH LIGHT AFTER DUSK! THIS IS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2018 & PRESENTLY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AGAIN!! Look up ODI 11173676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616207 [XXX] - Purchase vehicle, odometer 109,803. 11/2019 - Car went into limp mode while driving on highway. Towed to BMW dealership and was advised needed new engine, at the time it only had 123,661 miles on it. Towed to EurAuto Shop for installation of replacement engine. 02/2020- The shop replaced the ceased OEM engine with a 2015 engine, with only 60,000 miles on it. EurAuto Shop tore down OEM engine and confirmed the timing chain guide broke, resulting in jumped timing and caused valve to hit piston. Total cost for engine replacement $6… Look up ODI 11616207 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715249 The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent… Look up ODI 11715249 at NHTSA ↗	7 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11110795 · 55,000 mi WHILE DRIVING, MESSAGE DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" CAR LOST POWER, BUT I MADE IT TO SHOULDER. WHILE CALLING FOR HELP, I NOTICED THICK GREY SMOKE FILLING THE CAR. I EXITED VEHICLE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CAR COMPLETELY BURNED Look up ODI 11110795 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133035 · 64,917 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC… Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	21 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER WHILE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT AT 10 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF A FAULTY FUEL PUMP THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. Look up ODI 10730676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11001775 · 55,114 mi AT 55K MILES IN APRIL 2017, IN FAST LANE OF FREEWAY, DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH SERVICE ENGINE LIGHTS. CAR LOST POWER AS I WAS FORTUNATELY ABLE TO CHANGE MULTIPLE LANES TO SHOULDER AS CAR LOST COMPLETE POWER. BMW SOS DID NOT FUNCTION. IT TOOK 3 TOW DRIVERS AND 3 HOURS TO MANUALLY OVERRIDE SYSTEM TO GET CAR IN NEUTRAL TO SAFELY PUT ON TRUCK. BMW ADVISED THEY WOULD HAVE TO JACK CAR AND REMOVE TRANSMISSION PANEL TO MANUALLY PUT IN 'DRIVE' WHICH WAS NOT AN OPTION ON THE NARROW SHOULDER OF I-10 IN CA. DIAGNOSTICS REVEALED HIGH… Look up ODI 11001775 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	2 ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11453535 On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and … Look up ODI 11453535 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715249 The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent… Look up ODI 11715249 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11233977 · 176,000 mi VEHICLE CRUISING AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT SIMPLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND CUT THE ENGINE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SINCE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING WERE NOT WORKING. THE CAR BROKE DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING ON A CITY SURFACE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPLODED, SENDING METAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. AGAIN THERE WAS NO WARNING AND BRAKING/STEERING WERE AFFECTED. Look up ODI 11233977 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133035 · 64,917 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC… Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel	1 ODI 11524388 · 121,000 mi The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the engine was flushed; however, the failure recurred. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000. Look up ODI 11524388 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Unknown Or Other	6 ODI 11173163 · 37,000 mi CARBON MONOXIDE INSIDE THE CAR IS WAY TOO HIGH WITH THE EGR COOLER LEAKING ISSUE NOT BEING FIXED YET. IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS NOW AND THE AIR QUALITY INSIDE THE CAR IS SOO BAD THAT I AM GETTING HEADACHE FROM THE SOOT AND CO GAS COMING OUT OF AC VENT. I DID A SERVICE TODAY AND EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE MICROFILTER AND ANOTHER FILTER, THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. THE DEGRADED AIR QUALITY CONTAINS HAZARDOUS GAS AND CAN CAUSE DIZZINESS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FATAL ACCIDENTS AT HIGHER SPEED. I KINDLY REQUEST THAT BMW REPURCHASE THIS VEHICLE FROM ME AS SOON AS… Look up ODI 11173163 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11173676 · 72,114 mi CAR HAS GONE THRU NUMEROUS SERVICE CALLS FOR COOLANT LEAK, PRESSURE TESTING & BURNT OIL SMELL & VAPOR FUME COMING INSIDE THE CAB WHEN ENGINE REACHES THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE!! MAKES THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE!! AFTER OIL FILTER HOUSING, CYLINDER COVER & GASKET CHANGE, THERE IS STILL A VISIBLE BURNT OIL SMOKE COMING FROM REAR & SIDES OF THE ENGINE AREA, BEST SEEN UNDER A FLASH LIGHT AFTER DUSK! THIS IS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2018 & PRESENTLY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AGAIN!! Look up ODI 11173676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616207 [XXX] - Purchase vehicle, odometer 109,803. 11/2019 - Car went into limp mode while driving on highway. Towed to BMW dealership and was advised needed new engine, at the time it only had 123,661 miles on it. Towed to EurAuto Shop for installation of replacement engine. 02/2020- The shop replaced the ceased OEM engine with a 2015 engine, with only 60,000 miles on it. EurAuto Shop tore down OEM engine and confirmed the timing chain guide broke, resulting in jumped timing and caused valve to hit piston. Total cost for engine replacement $6… Look up ODI 11616207 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11453535 On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and … Look up ODI 11453535 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	0	3 ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616207 [XXX] - Purchase vehicle, odometer 109,803. 11/2019 - Car went into limp mode while driving on highway. Towed to BMW dealership and was advised needed new engine, at the time it only had 123,661 miles on it. Towed to EurAuto Shop for installation of replacement engine. 02/2020- The shop replaced the ceased OEM engine with a 2015 engine, with only 60,000 miles on it. EurAuto Shop tore down OEM engine and confirmed the timing chain guide broke, resulting in jumped timing and caused valve to hit piston. Total cost for engine replacement $6… Look up ODI 11616207 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616210 12/2023 - Sewell BMW replaced EGR, all H/P fuel lines at injectors due to corrosion, injector harness due to heat damage to the wire jackets, cracked coolant pipe. At 145,976 that's an additional 22,315 miles on the 60,000 mile 2015 replacement engine. Total repair costs $3,939.45. 08/23/2024 - Passed inspection, odometer 149,701. 09/09/2024- Only 2 weeks later an estimate of 4,000 miles after replacing injector harness and H/P fuel lines, engine went up in flames, reason unknown. Pictures attached, vehicle was a total loss. Look up ODI 11616210 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Power Train	2 ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715249 The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent… Look up ODI 11715249 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11715249 The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent… Look up ODI 11715249 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	—	2 ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11611661 After a drive from Denver to Breckenridge on snowy roads the car was parked in an unplowed parking space. When the car was moved 1 hr later the car had no ABS--flashing on dash, no traction control--flashing on dash and steering was ineffective. Car was only drivable by backing into a space. 20 hrs later the car was to be moved again...again, everything flashed on dash...no ABS, no traction control, drive train failure and car just slid. Steering was totally ineffective. Car was pushed by people on both sides until dry pavement was reached… Look up ODI 11611661 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	7 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11110795 · 55,000 mi WHILE DRIVING, MESSAGE DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" CAR LOST POWER, BUT I MADE IT TO SHOULDER. WHILE CALLING FOR HELP, I NOTICED THICK GREY SMOKE FILLING THE CAR. I EXITED VEHICLE THEN NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. CAR COMPLETELY BURNED Look up ODI 11110795 at NHTSA ↗	5 ODI 10676826 · 8,000 mi ON OCTOBER 26, 2014 AT APPROX. 5:00 PM EST, MY WIFE HAD PULLED OUR CAR, LISTED ABOVE, INTO OUR NEIGHBOR'S DRIVEWAY AFTER A SMALL TRIP. AS SOON AS SHE PARKED THE CAR, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE BMW. WITHIN A FEW MINUTES, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD AND COMPLETELY ENGULFED THE FRONT END, MELTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DESTROYED OUR CAR AND NEIGHBORS GARAGE SIDING AND DRIVEWAY. THIS WAS A BRAND NEW BMW PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2014. *TR Look up ODI 10676826 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗	0	3 ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING… Look up ODI 11271656 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616207 [XXX] - Purchase vehicle, odometer 109,803. 11/2019 - Car went into limp mode while driving on highway. Towed to BMW dealership and was advised needed new engine, at the time it only had 123,661 miles on it. Towed to EurAuto Shop for installation of replacement engine. 02/2020- The shop replaced the ceased OEM engine with a 2015 engine, with only 60,000 miles on it. EurAuto Shop tore down OEM engine and confirmed the timing chain guide broke, resulting in jumped timing and caused valve to hit piston. Total cost for engine replacement $6… Look up ODI 11616207 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11616210 12/2023 - Sewell BMW replaced EGR, all H/P fuel lines at injectors due to corrosion, injector harness due to heat damage to the wire jackets, cracked coolant pipe. At 145,976 that's an additional 22,315 miles on the 60,000 mile 2015 replacement engine. Total repair costs $3,939.45. 08/23/2024 - Passed inspection, odometer 149,701. 09/09/2024- Only 2 weeks later an estimate of 4,000 miles after replacing injector harness and H/P fuel lines, engine went up in flames, reason unknown. Pictures attached, vehicle was a total loss. Look up ODI 11616210 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10994140 · 52,034 mi GOING ABOUT 60MPH, MY CAR COMPLETELY LOSES POWER AND SHUTS DOWN. POWER TRAIN MALFUNCTION LOSS OF POWER FLASH ON THE SCREEN. IVE HAD THE CAR FOR 20 DAYS, AND AT 52000 MILES. 2000 OVER MY WARRANTY. BMW IS AUOTIBG NE $5,000 TO FIX THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP AND SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL SENSOR, AND FUEL RAIL PRESSURE VALVE WHICH ALL ULTIMATELY WORK TOGETHER. BUT BMW HAS ALREADY RECALLED ALL OTHER 2014 328 MODELS FOR THE EXACT SAME FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS IM HAVING EXCEPT THE 328D MODEL WAS THE ONLY ONE LEFT OUT????! BMW MAKES VERY FEW OF THESE MODELS TO BEGIN… Look up ODI 10994140 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11046343 · 57,000 mi 11.3.17 CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. TOTAL LOSS. CAR LOST POWER. MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY" PULLED TO SIDE OF HIGHWAY, CAR WAS ENGULPHED IN FLAMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES. Look up ODI 11046343 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0
Service Brakes	1 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11233977 · 176,000 mi VEHICLE CRUISING AT 70MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT WITH NO WARNING. IT SIMPLY WENT INTO NEUTRAL AND CUT THE ENGINE, RENDERING THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL SINCE POWER STEERING AND BRAKING WERE NOT WORKING. THE CAR BROKE DOWN AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING ON A CITY SURFACE STREET WITH A SPEED LIMIT OF 45MPH. INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPLODED, SENDING METAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. AGAIN THERE WAS NO WARNING AND BRAKING/STEERING WERE AFFECTED. Look up ODI 11233977 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11611661 After a drive from Denver to Breckenridge on snowy roads the car was parked in an unplowed parking space. When the car was moved 1 hr later the car had no ABS--flashing on dash, no traction control--flashing on dash and steering was ineffective. Car was only drivable by backing into a space. 20 hrs later the car was to be moved again...again, everything flashed on dash...no ABS, no traction control, drive train failure and car just slid. Steering was totally ineffective. Car was pushed by people on both sides until dry pavement was reached… Look up ODI 11611661 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	2 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE… Look up ODI 11048576 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	2 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133035 · 64,917 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC… Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11133035 · 64,917 mi WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH OR SO THE VEHICLE'S ON-BOARD MESSAGE CENTER READ "DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION". I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOSING MOMENTUM QUITE QUICKLY WHICH REQUIRED ME TO SWIFTLY, BUT SAFELY TO PULL OVER TO THE ROADWAY EDGE. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE ISSUE HAS PRESENTED ITSELF. THE FIRST TIME WAS A FEW MONTHS FROM PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FUEL LINES. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND SENT ME OFF. A FEW MONTHS LATER I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVIC… Look up ODI 11133035 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi VEHICLE HAS ON 4 SEPARATE OCCURRENCES STALLED/FAILED TO ACCELERATE. "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" ERROR CODE IS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE HAD 11564 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AT THE FIRST OCCURRENCE. THE FAULTS WERE CLEARED, BUT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE, 6 MONTHS AND 9000 MILES LATER, A SENSOR WAS REPLACED, FAULTS CLEARED, NO FURTHER ACTION TAKEN. THE THIRD TIME, SIX WEEKS LATER, A FUEL QUANTITY CONTROL VALVE WAS REPLACED. THE CAR HAS JUST BEEN TOWED FOR A FOURTH TIME. ON 3 OF THE 4 OCCU… Look up ODI 10823898 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10677106 · 10,858 mi I PULLED SLOWLY INTO A PARKING SPACE AT THE GAS STATION. I STOPPED AND I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I WAS PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON WHEN THE CAR SURGED FORWARD, ACCELERATED OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE STORE. THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR WAS ENOUGH TO RENDER IT UNDRIVEABLE AND THERE WAS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING. THANK GOODNESS, NO ONE WAS ON THE SIDEWALK. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS RESPONDED. *TR Look up ODI 10677106 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE… Look up ODI 11048576 at NHTSA ↗	—

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

41 mentions · 19.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 78,658 mi (29 usable records).

ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi

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ODI 11010637 · 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328D. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STEVE THOMAS BMW INC (411 E DAILY DR, CAMARILLO, CA 93010 [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED AND RELEASED METAL SHAVINGS INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE. THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED ONLIN…

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ODI 11278703 · 125 mi

I STARTED MY CAR ON OCTOBER 23, 2019, DRIVING DOWN THE STREET I NOTICED A LOUD NOISE AND WHEN I STOPPED THE CAR WAS SHAKING, I TURNED AROUND AND WHEN BACK HOME, HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER SAID I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE DUE TO "LACK OF LUBRICATION". I WAS THEN INFORMED IT WOULD COST ME $16,800. WE HAVE 125K MILES ON A DIESEL ENGINE! I WAS TOLD THERE WERE METAL FLAKES IN THE OIL AND NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT FAILED IN THE ENGINE. I HAVE FOLLOWED ALL OF THE REQUIRED SERVICES AND HAD ALL OF THE RECALLS DONE WHICH WERE MANY. WE HAVE …

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\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Stalling or loss of power

39 mentions · 18.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 70,000 mi (27 usable records).

ODI 10730676 · 15,000 mi

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ODI 10823898 · 23,000 mi

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ODI 10948778 · 24,000 mi

THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE FREEWAY WITHOUT WARNING THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIED. THE CAR WOULD NOT START. LUCKILY THE TRAFFIC WAS SLOW AND NO ONE REAR ENDED THE CAR. THE COPS WERE THERE MOMENTARILY AND HELP GET THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THERE IS NO POLICE REPORT AS NO ACCIDENT RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. A TWO YEAR OLD CAR WITH LESS THAN 24000 MILES ON THE CLOCK SHOULD NOT PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION LIKE THIS ONE. THERE MUST BE A MAJOR DESIGN ISSUE WI…

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

5 mentions · 2.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 106,909 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11300428 · 126,000 mi

SMELLING EXHAUST ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TOOK TO BMW DEALER THEY SAID MY FUEL INJECTORS WERE LEAKING AND HAVE MELTED TO THE MANIFOLD. I ASKED AND MADE A COMPLAINT WITH BMW AFTER SPENDING $3300. THAEY ALSO MENTIONED THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE EGR COOLER RECALL. I ASKED IF THIS CAUSED MY FUEL INJECTOR MANIFOLD PROBLEM THEY SAY NO. ENGINE LIGHT CAKE ON RECENTLY ALSO SMELLING FUEL AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THEY REPLACED #1 INJECTOR. DROVE IT FOR TWO WEEKS AND ENGINE LIGHT RETURNED. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THEY ARE WAITING FOR A EXHAUST COOLER. …

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ODI 11520748

I recently got the EGR cooler replaced as part of the recall campaign safety issue, after my repair, a very strong smell of fuel and exhaust was coming into my car cabin, when I reported to BMW they said it should burn off - that it wasn’t an issue. I took it a master technician to diagnose and inspect my car and he found that the turbo waster gate was leaking caused by all of the buildup of carbon and soot from a faulty EGR cooler. I brought this up to the dealership, and they said unfortunately this problem is not covered. I’m escalating thi…

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ODI 11715249

The primary failure involves the EGR cooler system covered under Recall 21V-907, with consequential damage to the intake system, including intake air leaks, charge pipe failure, displaced turbo-to-DPF V-band clamp, brittle/cracked fuel lines, and intake system integrity loss. Yes , the vehicle and all affected components are available for inspection upon request The EGR cooler internal leak defect and intake system failures create risk of engine overheating, thermal degradation, loss of engine power under boost, exhaust gas leakage, and potent…

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\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

4 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,500 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10948778 · 24,000 mi

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ODI 11271656 · 99,000 mi

MY VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS AN EGR PROBLEM BUT FOR SOME REASON ISN'T COVERED UNDER THE RECALL... SOMETIMES MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN! LIKE AT ALL! I WILL HAVE TO HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I CAN OPEN THE DOOR. MY DEF WAS FILLED WITH THE CORRECT FLUID AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME ABOUT 1K MILES AGO. SUDDENLY AS I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD A LIGHT APPEARED THAT SAYS INCORRECT FLUID ADDED NO START AFTER XXX MILES. NOW VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER START. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE CONNECTED TO NOX SENSOR. TAKING…

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ODI 11453535

On February 5, 2022 while driving on 70 mph on I64 my vehicle shut down due to the recall causing the the high-pressure fuel pump to shut down causing the engine to stall and a message that there was a powertrain malfunction and the vehicle would not start back or go into gear. The interstate was very busy and I could have been hit by a tractor trailer or another vehicle at high speed. I received a recall notice that stated there was a remedy available November 2021, but when I called the dealership I was told there were no parts available and …

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Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 10,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11048576 · 10,000 mi

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND RE…

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ODI 11440214

Total brake failure

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ODI 11634858

I started to hear a grinding noise from the center-underside of my car about 4 months ago. I did some research and found that many BMW customers had experienced the same noise and the diagnosis was a parking brake line that drops on the main driveshaft after breaking free of the plastic support that is supposed to hold it in place. A video with sound of of the problem can been seen/heard here - [XXX] I had my BMW dealer look into the problem and his diagnosis was the same. The plastic clip that holds the parking brake cable in place had bro…

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Hard or delayed shifting

3 mentions · 1.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 117,174 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11048113

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON NOVEMBER 16TH AND WAS WITHIN A COUPLE MILES OF MY HOUSE WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND A WHIRRING SOUND COMING FROM MY CAR. THERE WAS AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT POPPED UP STATING DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION, DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY.' THE CAR BECAME VERY JERKY AND I DROVE SLOWLY. I WAS FORTUNATE TO MAKE IT BACK TO MY DRIVEWAY, BUT THEN MY CAR COMPLETELY FAILED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE CALLED TO LET ME KNOW THE TRANSFER CASE HAD FAILED. THANKFULLY I WASN'T INJURED IN A CAR WRECK WHEN THE IT FAILED. THE CAR…

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ODI 11600140 · 133,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that there was oil leaking near the front driver's side tire. While driving at various speeds there was a cloud of smoke and burning odor coming from the area of the leaking. The smoke dissipated while the vehicle was idling. The vehicle was jerking from the front driver’s side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the CV Joint needed to be replaced. The brakes had been replaced; however, the CV Joint had not been replaced. The mechanic informed t…

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ODI 11481365 · 101,347 mi

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact stated while in traffic with the vehicle idling, the vehicle started jerking. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle jerked increasingly. The message "Drivetrain Malfunction - Drive Carefully" was displayed. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transfer case had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure an referred the contact to the…

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Oil consumption or dilution

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 72,114 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11173676 · 72,114 mi

CAR HAS GONE THRU NUMEROUS SERVICE CALLS FOR COOLANT LEAK, PRESSURE TESTING & BURNT OIL SMELL & VAPOR FUME COMING INSIDE THE CAB WHEN ENGINE REACHES THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE!! MAKES THE CAR NOT DRIVABLE!! AFTER OIL FILTER HOUSING, CYLINDER COVER & GASKET CHANGE, THERE IS STILL A VISIBLE BURNT OIL SMOKE COMING FROM REAR & SIDES OF THE ENGINE AREA, BEST SEEN UNDER A FLASH LIGHT AFTER DUSK! THIS IS BEEN GOING ON SINCE JUNE 2018 & PRESENTLY CAR IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR AGAIN!!

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Matching rule

\b(oil consumption|burn\w* oil|consum\w* oil|oil dilution|gas(?:oline)? in (?:the )?oil)\b

Steering assistance concerns

1 mentions · 0.5% of complaints

Median mileage: 176,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11233977 · 176,000 mi

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\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b