This page covers 4 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 BMW 328d.
36 mpg combined
6.5 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 2018 BMW 328D has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk tied to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which can leak internally and cause the intake manifold to melt and potentially ignite.
Recalls 1, 2, and 4 all describe the same underlying EGR cooler defect: coolant mixes with diesel soot inside the cooler, producing smoldering particles that can melt the intake manifold and raise the risk of an engine fire. There is also a separate fuel system concern: the high-pressure fuel pump can fail while driving, cutting power to the engine and stalling the vehicle, which raises the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may develop internal leaks, allowing coolant to mix with engine soot. This mixture can create smoldering particles that damage the intake manifold.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the EGR cooler, inspect and replace the intake manifold if needed, and clean the connecting EGR pipe.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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 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.
