2017 BMW 320I recalls & problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls for the 2017 BMW 320I and 9 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is engine (3 reports), followed by air bags (2). NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
2017 BMW 320I problems by component
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA investigations
- EA21002 – Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture opened Sep 17, 2021, open
Latest owner complaints
Electrical System · Sep 1, 2025 · GA
Electric Power Steering shuts off while driving.
Steering · Sep 1, 2025 · GA
Electric Power Steering shuts off while driving.
Engine and Engine Cooling · May 22, 2025 · 94,000 miles · NJ
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH after an oil change was performed on the vehicle, the message "Engine Temperature High. Drive Moderately to Cool Engine. Consult Service Center" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic, where an unknown diagnosis was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
Engine · Nov 26, 2024 · GA
On yesterday i went to the Bmw dealership for service. once i got there i reported that i been smelling a burning smell coming from underneath the hood. well the technician can back and reported i have 3 leaks. i was told i needed to replaced EG58 Gasket oil Filter housing, EN17 cylinder head cover Gasket. i need to know if my 2017 Bmw 320i have a Recall on this matter. i…
Engine · Aug 20, 2024 · TX
Iâm not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car was in top notch condition and this occurred from no where. Thank God I was not…
Unknown or Other · Aug 20, 2024 · TX
Iâm not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car was in top notch condition and this occurred from no where. Thank God I was not…
Air Bags · Jun 1, 2024 · CA · crash · 1 injured
On May 4th, at approximately 6:45 AM, I was driving in heavy rain at a speed under 65 miles per hour when my car hydroplaned and I lost control. This resulted in a significant accident. Despite the severity of the crash, the steering wheel airbag did not deploy, which resulted in a whiplash neck injury for me. There were no warning lamps or messages indicating a problem before…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Dec 15, 2023 · TX
Cracked fuel tank. Smells of gasoline when the tank is full but the odor goes away once the fuel level gets below 3/4-1/2 a tank. Here is a walk around video of when my car was in for this issue [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Unknown or Other · Aug 14, 2023 · AL
The A/C shuts off after driving 40 minutes and the temperature of 250. Blower is running but will barely force air into the cabin
Engine · Jun 2, 2023 · 87,000 miles · MD
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SI B11 11 16 (N20 Engine Oil Feed Line to The Turbo Charger). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The…
Air Bags · Jul 25, 2022 · MO · crash
The brakes wouldnât work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didnât deploy. A faulty airbag message was shown on my car screen.
Service Brakes · Jul 25, 2022 · MO · crash
The brakes wouldnât work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didnât deploy. A faulty airbag message was shown on my car screen.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 BMW 320I have any recalls?
No safety recalls are listed for the 2017 BMW 320I in NHTSA's recall database. Recalls can still be issued later, so check again by VIN before buying.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 320I?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are engine (3), air bags (2), unknown or other (2).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2017 BMW 320I?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2017 BMW 320I?
NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation that include this vehicle, most recently EA21002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture.