Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 BMW 328d owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while the vehicle was at a complete stop at the traffic light, she noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood of the vehicle and she could smell a burning odor through the vents. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while parking the vehicle in her garage. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer twice where it was diagnosed that it was a coolant failure associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The dealer notated in the diagnostic report that the vehicle was drivable. …
The contact owned a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while stopped at a stoplight there was smoke and flames coming from the driver's side of the hood. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely. The fire department came to extinguish the fire. The fire and police departments were present and filed reports. The fire department stated that the fire origin was from the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR). There was no medical assistance needed or injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 21V907000 ( Fuel System). The failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred 6 months later. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who repaired the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve for a second time; however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated to an unknown Technical Service Bulletin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the parts for repair were not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving at an undisclosed speed, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. …
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the oil filter housing was replaced due to an oil leak. After the repair, the contact drove to the residence and the vehicle was not driven the following few days. The dealer called the contact to inquire updates on the vehicle after the service. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where a diagnostic trouble code for the fuel rail sensor was retrieved. Upon inspection, the mechanic discovered metal inside the fuel system due to the high-pressure fuel pump failure. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. …
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the drivetrain malfunction warning light illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact placed the vehicle into park(P) but could not restart the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle could not be placed into neutral because the shift lever had seized in park(P). The contact researched and found NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) that was related to the failure The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000. …
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the coolant warning light illuminated. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that he could smell a strong diesel and coolant odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. …
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled in the middle of the highway. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's daughter was unable to veer to the side of the road due to oncoming traffic. The police arrived on the scene and stopped the traffic before assisting the contact's daughter in pushing the vehicle to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the fuel pump control unit needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his own expense since the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,602.
On my drive home I noticed a strong smell of dizel fuel.Stoped as soon as it was possible . Noticed a fuel was poring to the ground under my engine. Shut it down and call AAA. At the BMW dealership repair shop they found a broken fuel supply line that was rubbing against the vacuum pipe.My car was covered with fuel from engine to a trunk to everything under including muffler ,soaking wet weals and tires, I lost a half tank of fuel in about 5 minutes. It's scare me a lot ,I think it was a miracle it did not catch a fire on 93 degree day, my wife will never sit in this car again.I will feel guilty if I will sell this car to somebody else.Don't know what to do now. What kind of design it is? How fuel line can constantly rub something else? This car just over 70000 miles, garage kept, never been in any accidents, well maintain.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that an unknown sensor had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the issue but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Fuel system, diesel
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755.
Fuel system, diesel › Delivery › Fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA investigations
High pressure fuel pump failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE21-021 on October 14, 2021, to investigate incidents alleging a stall/loss of motive power as a result of high-pressure fuel pump failures in certain model year (MY) 2019-2020 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 heavy duty trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbodiesel engines.
Fuel System complaints in other 328d years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2014 BMW 328d?
NHTSA has 73 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2014 BMW 328d, 48% of the model year's 153 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (5 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 BMW 328d fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 21V-907 (fuel system, diesel, Nov 19, 2021); NHTSA recall 21V-586 (fuel pump, Jul 29, 2021). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2014 BMW 328d fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 86,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.