Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 BMW 328D
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 BMW 328D has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V907000 Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V586000 High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V755000 Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 BMW 328D has several complaints related to the fuel propulsion system and engine, indicating potential reliability concerns. Though not overwhelmingly high, these repeated issues suggest owners may face moderate repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | 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 changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light on
- Fuel smell inside vehicle
- Hard starting issues
- Dimming or flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 BMW 328D at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.