repaired · 2026 Q3
Side/window: head
NewRisk. An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
2014 BMW 328iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 152 owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 328i, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 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 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 BMW 328i has problems
152 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
52Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
29Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
29Engine1 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes10 crash/fire/injury
15Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel/propulsion system
11Exterior lighting
9Power train
8Vehicle speed control
3613 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 52 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 1 |
| Engine | 29 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 10 |
| Air bags | 15 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 36 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2014 BMW 328i 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 · 2026 Q3
Wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles
Risk. An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
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.
Show 4 more recalls
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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Power assist: vacuum
Risk. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase 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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
88kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 22 electrical system complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
4under 30k miles16under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other 328i 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 328i median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 BMW 328i safety ratings
2014 BMW 328 I 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 2014 BMW 328i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Loss of power assist brakingLed to recall 13V-454
In owners' words
What 328i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valvetronic system needed…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle in the State of California, the contact was made aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000(Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall…
I went to Lakeland bmw, for my recall, they only put a shield up for the recall instead of changing out my water pump which was draining my battery. Now they are trying to charge me for a whole water pump installation even after I informed them that it was supposed to be changed out when I came in…
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