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BMW 328d years to avoid

The BMW 328d years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.

272

Total complaints

8

Recall campaigns

2013–2018

Years covered

6

Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

BMW 328d NHTSA complaints by model year204 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 204 complaints2015: 34 complaints2016: 12 complaints2017: 14 complaints2018: 8 complaints
BMW 328d NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

328d years to avoid

YearWhyComplaints
2014High complaints + open investigation204
2015High complaints + open investigation34
2017Open safety investigation14
2016Open safety investigation12
2018Open safety investigation8
2013Open safety investigation0

Every 328d year

YearComplaintsRecalls
2018avoid84
2017avoid143
2016avoid124
2015avoid346
2014avoid2047
2013avoid03

Common questions

What are the worst BMW 328d years?

Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the 328d years to avoid are 2014, 2015, 2017, 2016, 2018, 2013.

How many recalls does the BMW 328d have?

Across all model years, the 328d has 8 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 272 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.