CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW 328i has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (52 reports).
2014 BMW 328i recalls
Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash
Certain BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles from 2014, plus 2015 2 Series models, have head airbags whose inflators may fail at a weld joint.
Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire
An electrical connector on the engine's water pump may not be properly sealed.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.
Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night
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.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 BMW 328i problems
Problem areas named in the 152 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 52 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 20 |
| Air Bags | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable and the malfunction warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with detached steering bolts. The contact was informed that the steering bolts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,321.
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 to be replaced; while the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting repairs, the contact was notified that the vehicle had sustained thermal damage over the weekend, caught fire, and burned completely, leaving only the frame. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. A police and fire department report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was later notified that the
I was driving in the highway at 65MPH, I heard an audible tone. I looked at speedometer and had a message to to press unlock button to switch gears. Then my engine light came on and was steady. My car went into neutral while driving at 65 mph. Thank god I was able to pull to side. I tried to put back into drive or reverse and no response. It did allow me place in park. It would not start. I had it towed to a BMW service center and they said my engine failed internally.. while driving.
So, the N20 2.0L motors are known to have prematurely failing plastic chain guides and a weak hydraulic tensioner, leading to whine, rattles, and potential engine failure. BMW improved the issue in the 2015 or newer models which have more robust timing chain guides and Tensioners. The fix involves replacing the entire timing chain assembly (guides, chain, tensioner) with updated, more durable parts and cleaning the oil pump/pan of debris. Which the 2015 and newer models have this fix. 2014 and older models with the N20 suffer from failing parts due to a design flaw. Since the The BMW N20 engine (2012âearly 2015 328i) does suffer from premature timing chain guide failure, leading to oil p
Vehicle is under Recall 24V-608 for a fire risk. The vehicle has suffered the exact failure described (Overheating, Limp Mode, and Smoke/Thermal Event). Dealership (BMW of Pleasant Grove Utah) is refusing to replace the failed water pump, offering only a 'protective shield' which does not fix the current failure. This is a failure to provide a free and effective remedy for a known safety defect. A code was discovered when the senior advisor at this location ran the scanner, and displayed a "coolant pump switch-off due to locking" which the senior advisor tried to deflect as a physical object blocking the pump or some other mysterious issue. The issue was confirmed at a reputable maintenance
2014 BMW 328i questions
Does the 2014 BMW 328i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW 328i: Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash; Water Pump Connector Can Short Circuit and Cause Fire; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants; Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 328i?
Based on 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (52), Engine (29), Engine And Engine Cooling (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW 328i 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.