2015 BMW 328d Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2015 BMW 328d has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel/Propulsion System (8 reports).

6Recalls
27Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2015 BMW 328d recalls

Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas

Recall 24V288Apr 24, 20245,761 vehicles affected

The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.

Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire

Recall 21V907Nov 19, 202150,404 vehicles affected

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler in these diesel vehicles may leak coolant internally.

Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving

Recall 21V586Jul 29, 202111,216 vehicles affected

The high-pressure fuel pump in these diesel vehicles may fail.

Rear Wheel Power Loss Can Cause Crashes and Rollaways

Recall 20V185Mar 26, 20208,536 vehicles affected

Certain BMW 328d xDrive sedans and wagons may have a constant-velocity joint that can become damaged, which can cut power to the rear wheels.

Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire

Recall 18V755Oct 25, 201844,368 vehicles affected

An internal leak in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can let engine coolant mix with diesel soot.

Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night

Recall 15V520Aug 17, 20157,727 vehicles affected

Some BMW 3 Series and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles may have been programmed with software that can cause the front side marker lights to stay off when the parking lights or headlights are on.

Most common 2015 BMW 328d problems

Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Engine6
Fuel System, Diesel6
Power Train5
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System2
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Visibility/Wiper1

What owners report

2025-10-21, Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 15-25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact was unsure if any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a BMW-Authorized mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, and there were metal shavings found in the fuel. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotli
2025-04-14, Power Train
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 328D. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V185000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
2024-10-29, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 $10,000
2024-03-04, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 not in a safe manner, almost going into the ditch, in which I strongly was anticipating was going to be a total loss to the car as an accident and Injury to myself and my wife. The vehicle then after waiting several hours was towed to a certified BMW shop to be looked at. The shop noted that it sounded like it was a high pressure fuel pump failure that caused the car to abruptly decelerate. The shop
2023-07-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 component: 328xd Fuel Sensor Probe (BMW part #13-53-8-594-893 Fuel Feed Line 135040 ) Complaint/Report pertains to Fuel Sensor Probe failure and resultant fuel propagation(backfeeding/leaking fuel from sensor connection) into adjacent wiring/engine bay foils. Diagnostic System did not report sensor failure until extensive damage and hazard was realized. BMW USA responded to report as NOT COVERE

2015 BMW 328d questions

Does the 2015 BMW 328d have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2015 BMW 328d: Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; Rear Wheel Power Loss Can Cause Crashes and Rollaways; Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 328d?

Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel/Propulsion System (8), Engine (6), Fuel System, Diesel (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2015 BMW 328d has been fixed?

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