2016 BMW 328D: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2021
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 328D. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Fuel System, Diesel · Jun 2022
“Collision warning is often inaccurate. Signaling collision when no obstacles are present. Also, EGR Cooler recall still pending.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · May 2022
“Recall 18v-755.after waiting since dec 2018 the parts arrived at my dealership for this recall. The care went in for service and the dealer "inspected" the egr cooler and pronounced it "fine". I want to know what happens down the the road when it fails and burns up my vehicle and or garage? If the part is a defective design shouldn't it be changed? Who is liable?”Owner report · Engine · May 2019
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw 328dx. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service at bmw of charlottesville (located at 1295 richmond rd, charlottesville, va 22911, (434) 270-8664), the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired because the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 bmw 328d. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that bmw of bakersfield (located at 5400 gasoline alley dr, bakersfield, ca 93313, (661) 396-4040) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2018
“I was driving appx 45 mph (speed limit) on a suburban street when the car ran out of power, slowed down to a crawl and became totally limp. Meanwhile, the image on the navi screen stated, "powertrain failure, drive moderate speed" or something like it. I managed to make a very slow left turn onto a cross street b/c I was in shock. I was almost killed by an oncoming car going 45-50 mph. I had the car towed to rusnak bmw; after investigation, they stated it had a "bad fuel pump," and that they have "countless fuel pump problems with bmw diesel cars". The car now has a new fuel pump. I could have died!”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Nov 2017
Recalls - 4 campaigns
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2016 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2016 BMW 328D reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2016 BMW 328D. The most complained-about area is engine.
Does the 2016 BMW 328D have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve). Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.