BMW 320I recalls & problems by year
The BMW 320I has 13 NHTSA recalls and 161 owner complaints across model years 1977–2018. The most complained-about year is the 2014 with 52 complaints.
Model years
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 320I | 0 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2017 320I | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2016 320I | 0 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2015 320I | 3 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 320I | 7 | 52 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2013 320I | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 320I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 320I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 320I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 320I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 320I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 320I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2000 320I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 320I | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1980 320I | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1979 320I | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1978 320I | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 1977 320I | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 320I problems (all years)
BMW 320I recalls
| Recall | Component | Model years | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V871000 Dec 17, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD | 2014 | 851 |
| 24V527000 Jul 11, 2024 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2014–2015 | 1,145 |
| 24V288000 Apr 24, 2024 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2014–2015 | 5,761 |
| 20V018000 Jan 15, 2020 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 2000–2005 | 292,948 |
| 15V520000 Aug 17, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2012–2015 | 7,727 |
| 15V189000 Mar 31, 2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2014 | 18,054 |
| 14V627000 Oct 7, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM | 2012–2014 | 8,988 |
| 13V454000 Sep 26, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2012–2014 | 76,191 |
| 80V076000 Jun 19, 1980 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1977–1979 | 66,600 |
| 78V074000 Apr 4, 1978 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1977–1978 | 28,819 |
| 78V061000 Mar 24, 1978 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1977–1978 | 32,500 |
| 78V056000 Mar 13, 1978 | TIRES | 1978 | 4,681 |
| 77V092000 Jun 16, 1977 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS | 1977 | 22,850 |