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2014 BMW

328i

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 328i: best and worst years
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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Manual 6-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
341 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Length
182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Wheelbase
111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Curb Weight
3,594 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
Pass. Vol
96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
8
Owner complaints
150
Reported injuries
18

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12%
  • ENGINE12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES9%
  • AIR BAGS6%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 233 total.

BMW 328i: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  • PE13030opened Sep 6, 2013SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

    Loss of power assist braking

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

362 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Oct 25, 2024FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMB010722

    Fuel tank limited warranty for leakage, due to defects in materials or workmanship, has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date

  • Jan 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB510819

    The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

  • Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305

    The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

  • May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523

    After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

  • May 1, 2023STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATEB514616

    Upon opening and closing the tailgate, a creaking/groaning sound can be heard from tailgate actuator.

  • Mar 1, 2023EQUIPMENTB840822

    The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longe

  • Mar 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630917

    Exterior rear lights do not work.

  • Dec 1, 2022POWER TRAINB122519

    After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.

  • and 354 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.