2018 BMW 328D — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW 328D
The 2018 BMW 328D has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Diesel (4 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints), and Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 BMW 328D
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 BMW 328D, potentially affecting up to 106,212 vehicles.
Recall 25V700000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 112 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D diesel vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Consequence: Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler, inspect and replace the intake manifold, if necessary, and clean the EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners...
View full details →Recall 25V700000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 112 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 328D SportsWagon, 328D xDrive SportsWagon, 328D xDrive, and 328D diesel vehicles equipped with an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Consequence: Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler, inspect and replace the intake manifold, if necessary, and clean the EGR pipe connecting the cooler to the manifold, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 5, 2025. Owners...
View full details →Recall 21V907000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
| 50,404 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to...
Consequence: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
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. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed...
View full details →Recall 21V586000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 11,216 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
View full details →Recall 18V755000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
| 44,368 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally,...
Consequence: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW 328D
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 328D. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Diesel | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact was informed by a third party that his vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V568000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW 328D
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW 328D in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW 328D
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW 328D. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SIB011918 — EQUIPMENT
Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in-service date.
B710218 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
DELIVERY STOP: REPLACE UNDERHOOD EMISSIONS LABEL: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective March 2, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW 3 Series vehicles that have been produced from November 14, 2017 Ð February 11, 2018. The affected vehicles were equipped with an incorrect emissions label which must be replaced.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BMW 328D
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 328D
- 2013 BMW 328D — 0 complaints
- 2014 BMW 328D — 202 complaints
- 2015 BMW 328D — 34 complaints
- 2016 BMW 328D — 12 complaints
- 2017 BMW 328D — 14 complaints
- 2018 BMW 328D (current)