Model year
2014 BMW 3 Series
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name 3 Series for 2014. Under the matched names 320I, 320XI, 328D, 328I, 328XD, 328XI, 335I, and 335XI, NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 410 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for 328D are ENGINE (57), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (48), FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (21). NHTSA lists 4 investigations, including 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 11 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 23–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,650–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 88 complaints
- 2001 36 complaints
- 2002 26 complaints
- 2003 73 complaints
- 2004 77 complaints
- 2005 25 complaints
- 2006 202 complaints
- 2007 115 complaints
- 2008 68 complaints
- 2009 53 complaints
- 2010 30 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2012 7 complaints
- 2013 21 complaints
- 2014 410 complaints
- 2015 215 complaints
- 2016 106 complaints
- 2017 80 complaints
- 2018 73 complaints
- 2019 41 complaints
- 2020 53 complaints
- 2021 33 complaints
- 2022 8 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 11 complaints
- 2025 6 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2014. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320I | 7 | 53 | 2 |
| 320XI | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 328D | 7 | 153 | 2 |
| 328I | 8 | 152 | 2 |
| 328XD | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 328XI | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| 335I | 5 | 20 | 2 |
| 335XI | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Recalls for 328D
24V527000 · Jul 11, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014…
24V288000 · Apr 24, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4…
21V907000 · Nov 19, 2021
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…
21V586000 · Jul 29, 2021
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.
20V185000 · Mar 26, 2020
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in…
18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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…
15V520000 · Aug 17, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015,…
Complaints for 328D
153 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 11, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for 328D
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 320I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| 2014 BMW 320I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| 2014 BMW 328 I 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2014 BMW 328 I Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2014 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2014 BMW 328D Xdrive 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive GT 5 HB AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive SW AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
3 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328i xDrive Sports Wagon · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
| 320i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 35 | 28 | — | — | $2,950 |
| 320i xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 335i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 32 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| 335i xDrive · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 328d · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 31 | 43 | 36 | — | — | $2,650 |
| 328d xDrive · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 31 | 41 | 34 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 335i xDrive Gran Turismo · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| 328d xDrive Sports Wagon · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 31 | 41 | 34 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 335i · 3L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| 328i · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 23 | 34 | 27 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 328i · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 33 | 26 | — | — | $3,150 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2014 BMW 3 Series at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.