repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bags: side/window
Risk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 BMW 328dProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW 328d, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-288 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 BMW 328d has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Fuel/propulsion system
6Fuel system, diesel
6Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
2Electrical system
1Exterior lighting
1Structure
1Engine and engine cooling
1Visibility/wiper
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2015 BMW 328d recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Driveline: constant velocity joint
Risk. A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q3
Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other 328d year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328d median. How we score
'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 BMW 328d safety ratings
2015 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 BMW 328d, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- High pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 24V-957
In owners' words
What 328d owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I was driving on a busy two lane road. The vehicle instantly decelerated and made a large thump while driving at 55mph. The vehicle information system said there was a drivetrain malfunction, and all power was instantly gone. We were able to quickly pull off onto a small section off the road, but…
Vehicle is 100% BMW Serviced for it's history, showroom to present. Vehicle had been smoking after sitting 2-3 days and driving. We'd park and see wisps of smoke coming from the wheelwells and engine bay. Alarming! Never witnessed open flame, but as the saying goes, if there's smoke... Questionable…
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