TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 BMW 428i brakes problems
severe 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$450
5crashes
2injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 7 brakes complaints filed for the 2014 BMW 428i, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
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Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Brakes accounts for 19% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 3 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 6 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering brakes on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving. See attached video V34 01 20 Note: For a similar noise heard when parking with the brakes applied refer to SIB 31 01 12. Microscopic movement of the contact interface between the inner brake disc and the wheel bearing flange on vehicles equipped with lightweight brake discs.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Visual Inspection of brake discs/Rotors for new c ar deliveries
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗?WHEEL COVER PILOT PROGRAM. BMW is piloting/testing a measure that is designed to help prevent brake disc/rotor surface corrosion on new vehicles during transportation and storage.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗CBS BRAKE PAD CALCULATION AND CORRECTION. When a vehicle comes into the workshop for any repair or maintenance job, the bundling calculator recommends a brake maintenance checkup. No brake warning light is illuminated. CBS shows 3,107 miles or slightly higher for the next brake service displayed via Key Reader, or vehicle's Control Display (in Vehicle Info/Status/Service required/Brake pads) CAUSE CBS calculates the remaining brake pad wear based on brake pressure, speed, vehicle specific parameters (i.e. NAO pads), brake temperature as well as cumulative brake application time. Due to variation of these parameters and outside environmental influences, this calculation can deviate from the r
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
Emergency brake cable holder came apart and clips broke causing cable to bounce around near transmission and drive shaft. The cable, holder and/or clips made a grinding sound when the vehicle was operated at high RPM and torque while driving in lower gears. Not related to any collision or unusual operating conditions. Noise first began august 2019. Repair on 4 oct 2019 identified the cause of…
On june 19th 2016 I was driving my 2014 bmw428i with 5200 miles on the odometer. As I approached a red light signal I began to apply the brakes slowing to 5-10 MPH.instead of coming to a stop the vehicle became energized and began surging forward. I applied as much pressure as possible to the brake pedal but to no avail as the vehicle continued its surge forward until it struck the stopped…
Driving down a neighborhood road with my wife as a passenger on july 12 and going at about 25 miles an hour approaching the traffic light at a busy intersection, I noticed that my two-weeks old brand new BMW was not slowing down although I made several attempts to stop it by using the foot pedal to brake. The closer I got to the car in front of me, I continued to attempt to stop the car but it…
I was stopped at a red light behind another vehicle with my foot applied to the brake. Suddenly my car surged forward. I immediately pushed my foot down on the brake harder. Nothing happened. My car continued to surge forward, hitting the car in front of me. I put on the emergency brake and put the car in park. We got out of our vehicles. Fortunately her car only received minor scratches on…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 428i. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal humming sound coming from the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated during acceleration. The ABS and headlight warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…
Had brakes trouble with your 2014 BMW 428i?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2014 BMW 428i?
It's a meaningful issue. 7 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Based on the 7 complaints filed, brakes issues most often appear around 48,750 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2014/BMW/428i.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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