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2016 BMW 328D Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 BMW 328D has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized BMW dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 BMW 328D. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2016 BMW 328D owner complaints

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 328D, describing incidents dated August 1, 2017 to September 11, 2023.

Most-cited components

Engine 4 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
Service Brakes 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11584611 · Filed April 22, 2024
(1) Failed component: High Pressure Fuel Pump (2) The vehicle complete shut down without warning leaving the driver stranded on the road. (3) The problem has been assessed and confirmed. (4) The vehicle has been inspected by a certified BMW mechanic. (5) There was no warning prior to failure…
ODI #11489096 · Filed October 13, 2022
The high-pressure fuel pump failed causing the engine to stop completely without any prior warning and the car put itself in park on the highway and would not get out of park to go into neutral or any other gear. This could have caused a very serious crash and highly increased my risk of injury or…
ODI #11474829 · Filed July 19, 2022
Collision warning is often inaccurate. Signaling collision when no obstacles are present. Also, EGR Cooler recall still pending.

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 BMW 328D in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Engineering Analysis EA23-001: High pressure fuel pump failure
Open since March 17, 2023
- Recall 24V-957
Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire

NHTSA #21V907000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported November 19, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 50,404 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 6, 2022

Defect description

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 mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Safety consequence

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #21V586000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported July 29, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 11,216 vehicles

Repair completion: 99.96% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified January 14, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Constant-Velocity Joint May Become Damaged

NHTSA #20V185000 · Power Train — Driveline — Constant Velocity Joint · NHTSA notice

Reported March 26, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 8,536 vehicles

Repair completion: 94.45% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 22, 2020

Defect description

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 loss of power to the rear wheels.

Safety consequence

A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire

NHTSA #18V755000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Exhaust System — Emission Control — Gas Recirculation Valve (EGR VALVE) · NHTSA notice

Reported October 25, 2018 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 44,368 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified May 13, 2019 · Vehicles built September 12, 2012 – June 29, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Safety consequence

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2016 BMW 328D. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

10 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 BMW 328D.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11584611

Incident: September 11, 2023 · Filed: April 22, 2024

(1) Failed component: High Pressure Fuel Pump (2) The vehicle complete shut down without warning leaving the driver stranded on the road. (3) The problem has been assessed and confirmed. (4) The vehicle has been inspected by a certified BMW mechanic. (5) There was no warning prior to failure. Description: While driving at approximately 30 mph, the vehicle shut down. I was told by a certified BMW mechanic that the high pressure fuel pump imploded, sending metal chards through the fuel injection line thereby disabling the vehicle entirely. I inquired as to whether or not a recall had been issued and BMW told me it had not been issued for my vehicle. I have since learned that a recall was issued due to this exact problem but my VIN was not included in the recall, even though it is the year make and model associated with this very problem. The breakdown/disintegration of the equipment sending metal chard throughout the fuel line disabled and ruined the entire fuel system and its components with repairs costs estimated at $15,285. My car is within the ten year warranty but outside of the 120,000 miles. This is for the 328D xdrive wagon.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11489096

Incident: October 3, 2022 · Filed: October 13, 2022

The high-pressure fuel pump failed causing the engine to stop completely without any prior warning and the car put itself in park on the highway and would not get out of park to go into neutral or any other gear. This could have caused a very serious crash and highly increased my risk of injury or death. You are more than welcome to inspect it. It is currently sitting at the dealership waiting for a resolution. My safety and the safety of many others on the 65mph highway were put at risk when the car completely stopped in the middle of the road and would not move until the tow truck arrived to drag it on their truck (would not even go into neutral). The problem was confirmed by the BMW dealership of Cincinnati and inspected by them as well. There were absolutely no warning messages, signs, or anything informing me of an issue before this occurred. However, once the car was towed and we turned it back on once it arrived at the dealership and warning lamp appeared on the dashboard. Here is the link to the video the dealership sent me after it was inspected :: https://api.mykaarma.com/video-walkaround/details?inspection_uuid=633c93939e372707d24145f0&fileType=video

Engine; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11474829

Incident: May 10, 2022 · Filed: July 19, 2022

Collision warning is often inaccurate. Signaling collision when no obstacles are present. Also, EGR Cooler recall still pending.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11471497

Incident: June 29, 2022 · Filed: June 29, 2022

The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware 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.

Service Brakes

ODI #11440214

Incident: October 1, 2021 · Filed: November 12, 2021

Total brake failure

Engine

ODI #11218550

Incident: December 1, 2018 · Filed: June 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 328D. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT BMW OF BAKERSFIELD (LOCATED AT 5400 GASOLINE ALLEY DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, (661) 396-4040) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Engine

ODI #11209693

Incident: May 23, 2019 · Filed: May 24, 2019

RECALL 18V-755.AFTER WAITING SINCE DEC 2018 THE PARTS ARRIVED AT MY DEALERSHIP FOR THIS RECALL. THE CARE WENT IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER "INSPECTED" THE EGR COOLER AND PRONOUNCED IT "FINE". I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS DOWN THE THE ROAD WHEN IT FAILS AND BURNS UP MY VEHICLE AND OR GARAGE? IF THE PART IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN SHOULDN'T IT BE CHANGED? WHO IS LIABLE?

Engine

ODI #11160744

Incident: December 5, 2018 · Filed: December 11, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 BMW 328DX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE AT BMW OF CHARLOTTESVILLE (LOCATED AT 1295 RICHMOND RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911, (434) 270-8664), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11051634

Incident: November 28, 2017 · Filed: November 30, 2017

I WAS DRIVING APPX 45 MPH (SPEED LIMIT) ON A SUBURBAN STREET WHEN THE CAR RAN OUT OF POWER, SLOWED DOWN TO A CRAWL AND BECAME TOTALLY LIMP. MEANWHILE, THE IMAGE ON THE NAVI SCREEN STATED, "POWERTRAIN FAILURE, DRIVE MODERATE SPEED" OR SOMETHING LIKE IT. I MANAGED TO MAKE A VERY SLOW LEFT TURN ONTO A CROSS STREET B/C I WAS IN SHOCK. I WAS ALMOST KILLED BY AN ONCOMING CAR GOING 45-50 MPH. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO RUSNAK BMW; AFTER INVESTIGATION, THEY STATED IT HAD A "BAD FUEL PUMP," AND THAT THEY HAVE "COUNTLESS FUEL PUMP PROBLEMS WITH BMW DIESEL CARS". THE CAR NOW HAS A NEW FUEL PUMP. I COULD HAVE DIED!

Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes

ODI #11048576

Incident: August 1, 2017 · Filed: November 27, 2017

THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW WITH THE OPTIONAL "ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL" (ACC). UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE CAR ACCELERATES UNEXPECTEDLY. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED BY THE DRIVER, THE ACC ENGAGEMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE TERMINATED. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THE ACC REMAINS ENGAGED DESPITE THE DRIVER'S USE OF THE BRAKES. WHEN THE ACC IS ENGAGED AND DETECTS AN OBJECT AHEAD, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE ACC. IF, WHILE THE BRAKES ARE STILL BE APPLIED BY THE ACC AND THE DRIVER ALSO PRESSES THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ACC SHOULD BE DISENGAGED AND REMAIN OFF. HOWEVER, IF THE OBJECT PREVIOUSLY DETECTED AHEAD HAS CLEARED AND THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKES, THE ACC CONTROL IS RESTORED AND THE CAR ACCELERATES. THIS IS A DANGEROUS AND CONFUSING RESPONSE. DRIVERS INSTINCTIVELY EXPECT ANY CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE IMMEDIATELY AND REMAIN DISENGAGED UPON BRAKE APPLICATION.THE BMW ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT PERFORM THIS WAY IN THE SITUATION DESCRIBED. THIS ACC RESPONSE IS A REPEATABLE DEFECT THAT HAS CAUSED ME TO EXPERIENCE A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING.

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