BMW 320i recalls and problems
8 recalls and 156 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
156
Crashes reported
18
Fires reported
5
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BMW 320i by year
Most reported BMW 320i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | |
| Electrical System | 25 | |
| Air Bags | 25 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | |
| Unknown or Other | 24 | |
| Power Train | 18 | |
| Service Brakes | 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | |
| Steering | 6 |
All BMW 320i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-871 | Dec 17, 2025 | 2014 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe… |
| 24V-527 | Jul 11, 2024 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series… |
| 24V-288 | Apr 24, 2024 | 2014–2015 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3… |
| 15V-520 | Aug 17, 2015 | 2012–2015 | Exterior Lighting | 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… |
| 15V-189 | Mar 31, 2015 | 2014 | Fuel System, Gasoline | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe… |
| 14V-627 | Oct 7, 2014 | 2012–2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 13V-454 | Sep 26, 2013 | 2012–2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 320i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2014 BMW 320i has the most reports (53). Check the 2014 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 320i have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering BMW 320i model years 2000–2005, 2012–2015.
What are the most common BMW 320i problems?
Owners report engine, electrical system, air bags problems most often.