AI DamageBMW 328D: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the BMW 328D across 3 model years: 0 owner complaints and 68 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 61 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship…
- N47/N57 DIESEL ENGINE EGR COOLER REVISED EXT LTD WTY(ELW) COVERAGE/PROCEDURE
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship…
- The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few…
- Check Control message (CCM) indicates
- PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES
- DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS
- After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes…
- The 3G network in the US has been shut down
- Exterior rear lights do not work
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.