2014 BMW 328I Service Brakes Problems

NHTSA component category: SERVICE BRAKES · data through 07/14/2026

20Service Brakes complaints

13.3%Of all 150 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How service brakes ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM50 · 33.3%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING29 · 19.3%

ENGINE28 · 18.7%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 13.3%

AIR BAGS15 · 10%

Share of the 150 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2014 BMW 328I overview page.

What owners report

“The rear brakes cable holder is broken. This is a very common issue with this vehicle and appears to be a safety issue as the…”NHTSA complaint 11552642 — filed 10/30/2023

“I went to park my mom's car. Tapped the brakes, moved up a little, tapped the brakes again-the brakes gave out and the car lunged…”NHTSA complaint 11459956 — filed 04/07/2022

“While approaching a stop light I noticed that it was much harder to stop than expected. As I let up on the brake a little…”NHTSA complaint 11447869 — filed 01/18/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Service Brakes complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 BMW 328I have service brakes problems?

Service Brakes is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2014 BMW 328I: 20 of 150 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2014 BMW 328I have in total?

150 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 19 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's service brakes category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SERVICE BRAKES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.