2014 BMW 328i: raw data

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vehicle	2014 / bmw / 328i
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-07)
complaints	151 on file (2013-11-04 → 2026-07-30)
recalls	8
investigations	2
fars	50 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Interior door handle fails to unlock doorSTRUCTURE6 complaints2017-06 → 2023-10bmw-328i-2014-door-handle-failure

11170288 THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR DOES NOT RELIABLY (I.E. <50% OF THE TIME) OPEN FROM THE INSIDE USING THE DOOR HANDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. INSTEAD I HAVE TO PRESS THE CENTRAL UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DASHBOARD
11080289 IF DOORS ARE LOCKED. SPORADICALLY IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR FROM THE INSIDE USING DOOR HANDLE. IT IS POSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS IF UNLOCKED WITH "DOOR UNLOCK"
11066859 INABILITY TO OPEN THE DRIVER DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. I WAS INFORMED THAT IT MAY REPRESENT A FAILURE OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR. TO BE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY IS UNACCEPTABLE

Engine coolant pump failure and overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM42 complaints2024-09 → 2026-07bmw-328i-2014-coolant-pump-overheating

11753873 The contact owned a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled after overheating the previous day. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated
11621332 The contact owned a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while at a complete stop at the red traffic light, the contact noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road
11642969 The engine coolant pump is affected in my vehicle. There is a current recall issued on my vehicle with no available remedy. The recall was issued back in August, which means it has been 6 months

Loss of brake power assist during brakingSERVICE BRAKES7 complaints2014-09 → 2020-04bmw-328i-2014-brake-power-loss

11321701 THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE SAME AS THOSE REFERENCED IN RECALL #13V454000& 14V627000 THE BRAKING POWER IS LOST UNEXPECTEDLY RESULTING IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE OR NO BRAKES AS WELL WHEN THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR
11003415 WE WERE DRIVING DOWN A 35 MPH RD..I SLOWLY BEGAN TO BRAKE AS WE WERE APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT HOLD, I HIT THE BRAKE HARDER, THE CAR BEGAN TO BUCK FORWARD, I HIT THE BRAKE AS HARD AS POSSIBLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO HOLD AND ONLY STOPPED WHEN IT HIT THE
10778977 I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 BMW 328I XDRIVE, SLOWING FROM ~30MPH INTO AN INTERSECTION FOR A LEFT HAND TURN IN A RESIDENTIAL/SHOPPING AREA. UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL MOVED BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW

Timing chain guide failure causing engine damageENGINE8 complaints2020-02 → 2026-03bmw-328i-2014-timing-chain-failure

11443048 Timing Chain Guide failure after 75k miles resulting in catastrophic engine damage. I was in heavy traffic at 60 mph when the engine began to knock loudly, just as quick the drivetrain malfunction warning came on along with the oil pressure warning light
11309449 TOOK CAR IN FOR MAINTENANCE. MECHANIC TOLD ME TIMING CHAIN NEEDED REPLACED AND CAR COULD NOT BE DRIVEN OR IT WILL DESTROY ENGINE. MECHANIC SAID THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE DUE TO BMW USING INFERIOR PLACTIC FOR TENSIONER
11426001 Travelling at 45 mph, engine failed and shut off. Coasted to the side of the road. Towed vehicle on a flatbed to a BMW Dealership. Dealer inspected engine and reported a Timing Chain/Timing Chain Guide failure

Airbag non-deployment in collisionAIR BAGS7 complaints2014-11 → 2025-02bmw-328i-2014-airbag-non-deployment

11644174 The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328i. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, another vehicle crashed into the entire rear at 50 MPH causing the contact's vehicle to spin around twice and come to a stop in the middle of the street. The air bags did not deploy
11563737 AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN HEAD-ON COLLISION How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? + DUE TO FAILURE, DRIVER SUSTAINED MILD CONCUSSION WHEN HEAD HIT STEERING WHEEL AND PUT AT RISK OF LIFE THREATENING INJURY AND IMPAIRMENT
10659927 2007 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER OBSERVED RUNNING RED LIGHT AND T-BONED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF A 2014 BMW 328IX. IMPACT OF COLLISION WAS MEANINGFUL AND DIRECT, GENERATING IN EXCESS OF $10,000 OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO DRIVER'S SIDE ALONE. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT (FRONT, SIDE, CURTAIN, ETC)

Melted rear brake and turn signal wiring connectorELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING8 complaints2018-12 → 2025-08bmw-328i-2014-taillight-wiring-melt

11684163 For several months, intermittent warnings indicated a malfunction in these lights. On New Years, the warnings ceased to be intermittent, and the lights failed completely
11477527 Left rear brake and turn lights malfunctioning -issue not fixed after changing light bulbs. Noticed that metal pins in the connector was melted and stuck into the wiring harness. Problem affects brake light and turn signal
11163977 WAS GETTING WARNINGS ABOUT LEFT REAR BRAKE AND TURN LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING FOR MONTHS THAT WOULD TURN ON AND THEN GO AWAY. ON CHRISTMAS DAY THE BRAKE LIGHT AND TURN LIGHT FOR LEFT REAR CAME ON AND STAYED ON

Fuel pump failure causing stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8 complaints2015-01 → 2025-06bmw-328i-2014-fuel-pump-stall

11254628 TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SHOULDER. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION
11093842 WHILE PROCEEDING AT 50 MPH ON HEAVILY-TRAVELED 2-LANE COUNTRY ROAD, THE ENGINE CUT OUT LEAVING THE CAR WITH NO PROPULSION. I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE DRIVEWAY OF A LOCAL FARM AND COME TO A STOP SAFELY OFF THE ROAD
10669900 I WAS DRIVING ALONG WITH MY TWIN 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS IN MY 4 MONTH OLD 2014 BMW 328 DRIVE M SPORT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR STALLED WITH VERY LITTLE TO NO WARNING. THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO START

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
151	2013-11-04	2026-07-30	19	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:52; ENGINE:29; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:29; SERVICE BRAKES:21; AIR BAGS:15

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
14V627000	07/10/2014	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.	A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
15V520000	17/08/2015	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."	If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
15V189000	31/03/2015	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.	If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13V454000	26/09/2013	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM	BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.	A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.	BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
24V288000	24/04/2024	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.	An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V527000	11/07/2024	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.	An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.	The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V608000	13/08/2024	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP	BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.	An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.	Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
25V871000	17/12/2025	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.	An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.	Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
EA21002	open	Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE	2021-09-17	·	·	From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
PE13030	closed	Loss of power assist braking	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM	2013-09-06	2013-10-25	13V454000	In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA Recall 13V-454).According to BMW, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft may result in blocking of the oil supply to the vacuum pump, resulting in improper pump operation and loss of power assist braking.On July 11, 2013, BMW initiated a change to the ca

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	50	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2014 BMW 328i vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/bmw/328i

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2014 BMW 328i},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2014/bmw/328i}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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