CarRecallWatchThe 2018 BMW 328d has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (5 reports).
2018 BMW 328d recalls
Coolant Leak Can Cause Engine Fire Risk
A coolant leak inside the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can allow coolant to mix with engine soot, producing smoldering particles that can melt the intake manifold.
Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire
The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler in these diesel vehicles may leak coolant internally.
Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving
The high-pressure fuel pump in these diesel vehicles may fail.
Coolant leak can melt engine intake, risking fire
An internal leak in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler can let engine coolant mix with diesel soot.
Most common 2018 BMW 328d problems
Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.
While driving down the road my car gave me a notification âDRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONâ said full engine output not available then it just stopped and shut off (limp mode) it has done this multiple times and the shop says that it may be the High Pressure Fuel Pump. This has happened on a busy city road with high traffic and curvy roads where my car would not move and people could not see me when coming over the hill until last minute narrowly missing my car. Luckily there wasnât oncoming traffic. I had to switch ignition off and on (it then said âtransmission not in parkâ) when it was in park. Finally started back after having to shut ignition off and on twice. Then anytime I got above
In 2021, my vehicle had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced by an authorized BMW dealership under Safety Recall 21V-586 (BMW SIB 13 01 21). At the time of the recall, my vehicle had approximately 43,000 miles, and I was not experiencing any fuel system or drivability issues. The high-pressure fuel pump was replaced solely because BMW determined the original component posed a safety risk. My vehicle now has approximately 128,000 miles. The replacement high-pressure fuel pump installed as part of the recall has failed. Two independent repair facilities have diagnosed the high-pressure fuel pump as the cause of the no-start/fuel delivery issue. When I took the vehicle to a BMW dealership, I wa
Car just shut off when driving at 65mph and never started back up, took it in and repair was a bad fuel pump and fuel rail line causing metal shards to go through fuel tank and injectors.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering significantly. The contact was able to pull over and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no record of a recall on the VIN. However, the contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The vehicle remained at the workplace and had not been driven since. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
2018 BMW 328d questions
Does the 2018 BMW 328d have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2018 BMW 328d: Coolant Leak Can Cause Engine Fire Risk; Diesel EGR Cooler Leak Can Melt Intake Manifold and Cause Fire; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving; 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 2018 BMW 328d?
Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (5), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Power Train (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 BMW 328d has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.