Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 328d xDrive.
The 2014 BMW 328d xDrive is classified as a passenger car fitted with an Automatic (S8) transmission and an engine requiring 6.9 quarts of oil across the specified 0W-30, 0W-40, and 5W-30 viscosity grades. EPA testing certifies fuel economy at 31 mpg city, 41 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined. Reliability data for this model year aggregates 151 owner complaints with engine issues constituting the predominant grievance category alongside seven distinct recalls, establishing a concrete baseline for mechanical longevity research.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428580682. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428580682 alt 11428580680 |
| Engine air filter | 13718511668 |
| Fuel filter | 13327822497 |
| Battery | 61217598775 alt 61217635788 |
| Front wiper blades | 61615A43585 |
| Thermostat | 11518512234 alt 11518516207 |
| Cabin air filter | 64116821995 alt 64119237555 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 182.3 in |
| Overall width | 71.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3620 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 60.6 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 31 / 41 / 34 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 96 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Diesel |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 6.9 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | BMW part number 83222152426 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.5-11.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.8 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6.9 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | Use Pentosin CHF 11S |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 15.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 310 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.19-1.40 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 5.70-7.00 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Engine Compression | 101-145 psi |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Torque to Knuckle | 81 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 0.866 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 0.803 in |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2014 BMW 328d xDrive shows a notably elevated federal complaint profile, with 151 complaints compared to just 27 in 2015, while recalls and investigations remained essentially flat (7 vs. 6 recalls; 2 investigations both years). The complaint concentration is heavily powertrain-focused—Engine (32), Fuel/Propulsion System (26), and Fuel System, Diesel (21)—suggesting early-production diesel drivetrain issues, though the data does not specify root causes. The 11 fire complaints and 5 crash complaints in 2014 are particularly significant given the sharp year-over-year drop in 2015. This pattern is consistent with a first-year-of-production arc where the debut model absorbs the bulk of teething problems before refinements reduce complaint volume in subsequent years. Given the markedly cleaner 2015 record and the elevated fire/powertrain complaint counts, the 2014 model carries demonstrably higher ownership risk and is not the preferred year to buy within this generation.
All 151 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 501 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B010520 | 2025-08-15 | Engine | N47/N57 DIESEL ENGINE EGR COOLER REVISED EXT LTD WTY(ELW) COVERAGE/PROCEDURE |
| B010125 | 2025-08-11 | Engine | The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and… |
| B010125 | 2025-08-08 | Engine | The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and… |
| B010520 | 2024-01-23 | Engine And Engine Cooling | The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The… |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
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6.9 qt of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 OIL MEETING BMW SPECIFICATION LL01, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 31 city / 41 highway / 34 combined mpg.