Every 2016 BMW 328D recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V907000
Nov 19, 2021Fuel System, Diesel
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V907000 →Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA 21V586000
Jul 29, 2021Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 21V586000 →Power Train · NHTSA 20V185000
Mar 26, 2020Power Train:Driveline:Constant Velocity Joint
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V185000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 18V755000
Oct 25, 2018Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V755000 →
2016 BMW 328D complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 328D. BMW has issued at least 374 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine4
- Fuel/Propulsion System3
- Service Brakes2
- Forward Collision Avoidance1
- Fuel System, Diesel1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (122)
- Electrical System (116)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (53)
- Engine (35)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (30)
- Structure (21)
Read BMW 328D owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2016 BMW 328D
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in 2 investigations. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW 328D. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“(1) Failed component: High Pressure Fuel Pump (2) The vehicle complete shut down without warning leaving the driver stranded on the road. (3) The problem has been assessed and confirmed. (4) The vehicle has been inspected by a certified BMW mechanic. (5) There was no warning prior to failure.”
2016 BMW 328DApr 22, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11584611
“The high-pressure fuel pump failed causing the engine to stop completely without any prior warning and the car put itself in park on the highway and would not get out of park to go into neutral or any other gear.”
2016 BMW 328DOct 13, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11489096
“Collision warning is often inaccurate. Signaling collision when no obstacles are present. Also, EGR Cooler recall still pending.”
2016 BMW 328DJul 19, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11474829
“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.”
2016 BMW 328DJun 29, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11471497
“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 [removed], BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313, [removed]) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.”
2016 BMW 328DJun 7, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11218550
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