BMW 328d
The 2018 BMW 328d offers excellent diesel efficiency, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | wagon | 4 | 2.0 | Diesel | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | GVWR | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 496 | 17.5 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 110.7 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | 4 | 110.6 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 495 | 17.5 | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | pedestrianAeb | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2015 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2015 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD |
| 2014 | Overall rating: 5, Frontal crash: 4, Side crash: 5, Rollover: 5, Rated vehicle: 2014 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2014 BMW 328D 4 DR RWD |
Model year reports
2018
NewestThe 2018 BMW 328d offers excellent diesel efficiency, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump.
2017
The 2017 BMW 328d presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2016
The 2016 BMW 328d presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2015
The 2015 BMW 328d offers excellent fuel economy and BMW driving dynamics, but its below-average reliability, particularly concerning the EGR cooler and fuel system, necessitates a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2014
The 2014 BMW 328d offers excellent fuel economy but demands careful inspection due to a "Below Average" reliability verdict.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the BMW 328d?
Carfocal currently has 5 published 328d reports, covering 2014 through 2018. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2018 BMW 328d offers excellent diesel efficiency, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the EGR cooler and high-pressure fuel pump.
Published year coverage: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018.
Is the BMW 328d reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every BMW 328d. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2018 bmw 328d offers excellent diesel efficiency, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of critical recalls, especially concerning the egr cooler and high-pressure fuel pump. and the 2018 bmw 328d can represent value if purchased at a significant discount, reflecting its below-average reliability verdict. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the BMW 328d?
Across Carfocal's published 328d guides, recurring problem areas include EGR Cooler, High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: EGR Cooler, High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP), and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF).
Supporting data
- Published guides
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- Years tracked
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- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints