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2018 BMW 328D Recalls & Complaints

The 2018 BMW 328D has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 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 2018 BMW 328D. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 BMW 328D owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 328D, describing incidents dated August 28, 2019 to March 20, 2025.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11670096 · Filed June 29, 2025
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.
ODI #11637952 · Filed January 23, 2025
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…
ODI #11443208 · Filed December 9, 2021
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…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2018 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 #25V700000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported October 15, 2025 · BMW of North America, LLC

Potentially affected: 112 vehicles

Repair completion: 60.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified December 8, 2025 · Vehicles built September 6, 2018 – October 11, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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 may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V907.

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.

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 2018 BMW 328D. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

7 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW 328D.

Power Train; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11670096

Incident: March 20, 2025 · Filed: June 29, 2025

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.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11637952

Incident: January 10, 2025 · Filed: January 23, 2025

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.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11443208

Incident: August 15, 2021 · Filed: December 9, 2021

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.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11438911

Incident: September 1, 2021 · Filed: November 1, 2021

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.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11438264

Incident: August 11, 2021 · Filed: October 26, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start up without warning. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where they replaced the fuel pump; however, the fuel pump failed during the test drive. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Fuel System, Diesel

ODI #11435138

Incident: February 17, 2021 · Filed: October 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. An unknown warning light illuminated the instrument panel. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the high-pressure pump had exploded, and the explosion had damaged other parts of the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated recall has been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,914.

Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11256481

Incident: August 28, 2019 · Filed: September 18, 2019

CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A STREET. ENGINE STALLED. CAR WOULDN'T START. TOWED TO BMW DEALERSHIP. CATASTROPHIC HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 7400 MILES. METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM. INJECTORS, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, AND FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

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