Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2015 BMW 328D
NHTSA data on file today
The 2015 BMW 328D has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 27 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V288000 Air Bag Inflators May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V907000 Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V586000 High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V185000 Constant-Velocity Joint May Become Damaged NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V755000 Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V520000 Side Marker Lamps Inoperative/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 8 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
Of the 27 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2015 BMW 328d faces several significant issues, including high complaints about the fuel system and engine, coupled with multiple recalls involving the fuel pump, EGR valve, and power train. These contribute to its overall below-average reliability and increased ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGR module | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| High-pressure fuel pump | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| Constant velocity joint | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| Air bag inflator | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pads and rotors
- Tire rotation and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Fuel system check
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Reduction in engine power
- Coolant leaks
- Fuel system warning lights
- Noise during acceleration
- Sudden power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2015 BMW 328D at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.