This page covers 4 recalls, 10 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 BMW 328d.
35 mpg combined
6.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2016 BMW 328d draws a thin complaint set, but the engine and fuel system account for the bulk of what owners describe. Several reports involve the high-pressure fuel pump failing without warning, with owners describing the engine shutting off completely while driving, in some cases the vehicle shifting itself into park and refusing to move to neutral. The fuel system complaints closely mirror the engine ones, as the pump failure is the root event in most of these reports. One owner notes receiving notice of a related campaign but being told the replacement part was unavailable. A single report mentions the automatic collision warning triggering falsely with no obstacle present. The brake system accounts for one complaint with limited detail.
10
Total Complaints
By System
The 2016 BMW 328D has 4 recalls, the most serious being an EGR cooler defect that can melt the intake manifold and start an engine fire.
The EGR module's integrated cooler can overheat to the point where the plastic intake manifold softens and ignites, creating a fire risk in the engine bay. A separate but related fuel system concern involves the high-pressure fuel pump, which can fail without warning and cut engine power while the vehicle is moving, leaving the driver without acceleration and raising the risk of a crash. On the drivetrain side, a recall affecting xDrive models covers the constant-velocity joint that transfers power between the transfer case and the rear driveshaft. That joint can wear and become damaged, causing the rear wheels to lose drive power and making the vehicle harder to control, particularly in corners or on slippery surfaces.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler can leak internally, allowing coolant to mix with engine soot and create smoldering particles that may melt the intake manifold.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it if needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, potentially causing the engine to lose fuel pressure and stop running.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The constant-velocity joint that transfers power from the transfer case to the rear drive shaft may become damaged, causing loss of power to the rear wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The EGR cooler can leak internally, allowing coolant to mix with diesel soot. High temperatures may cause these particles to smolder and damage the intake manifold.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler. If leakage already occurred, the intake manifold will also be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
