2014 BMW 428xi recalls and problems

The 2014 BMW 428xi has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

Urgent: recall 26V-733 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 BMW 428xi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 BMW 428xi recalls

Recall 26V-733: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling

Park outsideReported Nov 4, 2026 · 720,796 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2016 3 Series, 5 Series, Z4, 2012-2015 X1, 2013-2017 X3, 2015-2016 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2 Series Convertible, 2014-2016 328xi Gran Turismo, 2 Series Coupe, 4 Series Convertible, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Sportswagon, 2015-2018 X4, and 2016-2018 X5 xDrive40e vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is completed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 25, 2026. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 24V608. Vehicles already repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Recall 15V-189: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 31, 2015 · 18,054 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2014 BMW 428xi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Unknown or Other	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Power Train	1
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2014 BMW 428xi complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 44,000 miles · reported Jul 14, 2019

Car was stationary the car doors get stuck in locked state and will not unlock from inside. This happens when vehicle is parked after a drive or when you start up the vehicle and it is in parked position. This is a safety issue as the driver or passenger can get locked inside the car. This happens due to failed lock actuator and possible mechanical failure in the door lock mechanism. This issue is extremely widespread yet there is no recall from bmw on this issue. I've experienced this issue 3 additional times since I purchased this vehicle in april of 2018.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 56,000 miles · reported Mar 21, 2019

Diving down a street the fuel pump shorted out causing the fuel pump module to burn up . This caused the car to lose complete power and turn off I was pulling away from a stop light at the time in the middle of traffic. Car had to coast across several lanes to a parking lot then be towed to a dealership. As I pressed the accelerator the car jolted forward then the motor turned off and mil came on

Exterior Lighting · at 30,000 miles · reported Nov 29, 2018

Erratic and increasingly intermittent failure in its rear right turn signal and rear brake light - identical to issue for which two prior recalls have been issued. Bwm appears not to have fixed the problem. I submitted the attached correspondence to bmw with a request that they reimburse the expense of the repair, and they have declined based on (I) the fact that the vehicle is out of warranty, and (Ii) I did not have the vehicle repaired at a bmw dealer. The closest bmw dealer to me is 135 miles away, and the vehicle is unsafe to drive without rear lights.

Unknown or Other · reported Sep 27, 2018

Passenger door handle will not open lock to door upon first pull of handle. The interior door handle is designed to open both the lock and the door latch but the handle failed to start opening the lock at 41k miles and now requires the use of the electric key fob or button in the center console. If the car does not have power the door will not unlock at all.

Engine · at 19,000 miles · reported May 13, 2017

Vehicle overheated while driving on highway (I-15, south of slc), traveling at 60 MPH in heavy traffic. Air temperature of air conditioning set to "max AC" started to blow hot air, approximately 2 minutes later engine overheating alert came on and vehicle began to decelerate. Top vehicle speed was immediately limited to approximately 20 MPH. Traffic was heavy and I had to cross 3 lanes of 60+ MPH traffic to get to the shoulder, causing a significant traffic hazard to both other vehicles and myself. This exact same thing happened to me in my 2007 328i in 2008 - I was traveling on a highway in…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 BMW 428xi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW 428xi: 26V-733 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling), 15V-189 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW 428xi?

Owners report engine problems most often (1 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.