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.
As a passenger car equipped with an S8 automatic transmission, the 2014 BMW 328d achieves notable efficiency with an EPA fuel economy spectrum of 31 city to 43 highway mpg. Maintaining its engine requires 6.9 quarts of oil at 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 viscosity, yet that very powerplant emerges as the vehicle's top complaint area among owners. Indeed, 2014 marks the highest complaint year across the 2013-2015 model span, accumulating 151 total owner complaints alongside 7 recalls. Consequently, this positions the 2014 model as a problematic low point in the generation's reliability history, standing in stark contrast to the following year which saw complaints plummet to just 27.
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 | 61217635788 alt 61217598775 |
| 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 / 43 / 36 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-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 | 2 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 |
| 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 stands out sharply in the three-year record: it logged 151 complaints and 501 TSBs, compared to just 0 complaints and 7 TSBs in 2013, and 27 complaints and 442 TSBs in 2015. The spike is concentrated in engine and fuel-system issues—32 complaints for the engine alone, 26 for the fuel/propulsion system, and 21 for the diesel fuel system—with 5 crash and 11 fire complaints reported. Recalls also peaked at 7 in 2014 versus 3 in 2013 and 6 in 2015, and investigations remained at 2 for both 2014 and 2015. This places 2014 as the most problematic year of the generation, with complaint volume more than five times that of 2015 and an unprecedented TSB count suggesting widespread dealer-level fixes. While the data does not specify root causes, the sharp rise and subsequent drop indicate 2014 was an outlier year for reliability. For a buyer, this is not a good year to purchase; the 2013 model had far fewer issues, and even the 2015 shows meaningful improvement.
All 151 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… Remedy: 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…
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… Remedy: 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…
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 / 43 highway / 36 combined mpg.