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2017 BMW 328dProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2017 BMW 328d, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-907 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 78%Owner complaints120 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Engine

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 BMW 328d has problems

12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine40
Fuel/propulsion system40
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, diesel10
Service brakes10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2017 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.

91%repaired · 2023 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 21V-586 · Jul 29, 2021 · 11,216 vehicles · 10,219 repaired

Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2020 Q3

Emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Recall 18V-755 · Oct 25, 2018 · 44,368 vehicles · 37,268 repaired

Risk. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2017 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

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 BMW 328d, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
  2. High pressure fuel pump failureEA23001 · still open
    Led to recall 24V-957
In owners' words

What 328d owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11762347 · Sep 5, 2026
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…
Complaint 11453535 · Feb 22, 2022
RECALL CAMPAIGN # 18V-755 EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR). I HAD WAITED 7 MONTHS TO GET THE FIX COMPLETED. I WROTE A LETTER TO THE CEO OF BMW USA. THEY HAD A REPRESENTATIVE ASSIGNED TO MY CASE. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS DEFECT IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY FAMILY AND GAVE THEN 30 DAYS TO FIX IT WHICH…
Complaint 11233863 · Jul 22, 2019

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