2012 BMW 320I recalls
Problem: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013,…
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
7,727 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive…
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
8,988 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Problem: BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
76,191 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Feb 27, 2017 · 130,000 miles · NJ
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 BMW 320I n/a. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated and would remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Air Bags · Sep 9, 2016 · TX
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 (na) BMW 320I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Electrical System · Jan 26, 2014 · OH
Head lights for newer cars are too bright and blind drivers approaching from the opposite direction. *tr
Electronic Stability Control (esc) · Jan 26, 2014 · OH
Head lights for newer cars are too bright and blind drivers approaching from the opposite direction. *tr
Exterior Lighting · Jan 26, 2014 · OH
Head lights for newer cars are too bright and blind drivers approaching from the opposite direction. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 BMW 320I have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2012 BMW 320I, the most recent one (15V520000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 320I?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (2), electrical system (1), electronic stability control (esc) (1).
Is NHTSA investigating the 2012 BMW 320I?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently PE13030: Loss of power assist braking.