Every 2018 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 →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 →
2018 BMW 328D complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 BMW 328D. BMW has issued at least 87 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
- Fuel System, Diesel5
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Power Train2
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (35)
- Electrical System (24)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (18)
- Engine (7)
- Fuel System, Gasoline (5)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (4)
Read BMW 328D owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2018 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 2018 BMW 328D. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“Engine seized on freeway. Car has 99,000 miles. Dealership says engine seized and has to be replaced at a higher cost than the car is worth. Unknown warning lights.”
2018 BMW 328DAug 30, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760824
“While driving down the road my car gave me a notification "DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION" said full engine output not available then it just stopped and shut off (limp mode) it has done this multiple times and the shop says that it may be the High Pressure Fuel Pump.”
2018 BMW 328DAug 22, 2026 · AR
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758698
“In 2021, my vehicle had the high-pressure fuel pump replaced by an authorized BMW dealership under Safety Recall 21V-586 (BMW SIB 13 01 21). At the time of the recall, my vehicle had approximately 43,000 miles, and I was not experiencing any fuel system or drivability issues.”
2018 BMW 328DJul 8, 2026 · TN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11748959
“Car just shut off when driving at 65mph and never started back up, took it in and repair was a bad fuel pump and fuel rail line causing metal shards to go through fuel tank and injectors.”
2018 BMW 328DJun 29, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670096
“The contact owns a 2018 BMW 328D. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering significantly. The contact was able to pull over and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's workplace.”
2018 BMW 328DJan 23, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11637952
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