BMW 328d years to avoid and best years
There are not enough BMW 328d years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2014 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (152 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 27 complaints) and 2014 at 3 (from 152 complaints). On the 2014 BMW 328d, 32 of 152 complaints name Engine.
Data as of .
BMW 328d reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market BMW 328d. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 34.7 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 34.7 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — | 34.3 |
| 2015 → Fewest | 0 | 27 | 6 | Diesel fuel system | 34.7 |
| 2014 → Most | 3 | 152 | 7 | Engine | 34.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan, Sports Wagon
- Oil
- BMW LL-04 / 0W-30 (diesel; verify under-hood label) · 5.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 225/50R17 (base); 225/45R18; staggered 225/45R18 front / 255/40R18 rear on some packages front / 225/50R17 (base); 225/45R18; staggered 255/40R18 rear on some packages rear
Known issues for this generation
Recall 18V-755 covers certain 2013-2018 328d and 328d xDrive sedans and Sports Wagons (and other BMW diesels): the EGR cooler can leak and lead to an engine-compartment fire. That campaign lists 44,368 vehicles across those models; dealers inspect and replace the EGR cooler and, if a leak occurred, the intake manifold. Recall 21V-907 later superseded that EGR-cooler population and expanded coverage (50,404 vehicles). Recall 21V-586 covers certain 2014-2018 328d and related diesels for high-pressure fuel-pump failure (11,216 vehicles); dealers replace the pump. Recall 20V-185 covers certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 xDrive wagons: the transfer-case constant-velocity joint can fail (8,536 vehicles).
Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 328d years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2015 at 0 (from 27 complaints) and 2014 at 3 (from 152 complaints).
Which BMW 328d year has the most owner complaints?
2014 has the most complaints per year, at 3 (152 complaints). On the 2014 BMW 328d, 32 of 152 complaints name Engine.
How do BMW 328d owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough BMW 328d years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
What engine oil does a BMW 328d use?
US 328d diesels commonly specify BMW LL-04 oils such as 0W-30; capacity is about 5.5 qt with filter—verify the under-hood label.
What tire sizes fit a BMW 328d?
OEM sizes commonly include 225/50R17, 225/45R18, and staggered 225/45R18 front with 255/40R18 rear on some lines.
What recall involves the BMW 328d EGR cooler?
Recall 18V-755 covers certain 2013-2018 328d/328d xDrive sedans and Sports Wagons (among other BMW diesels) for an EGR cooler leak that can lead to an engine-compartment fire.