There are no safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 320i, but owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 BMW 320i problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 7 | |
| Engine | 7 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Body — 5
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 60,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2016 BMW 320i complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 145,000 miles · reported Apr 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that the Drive Train Failure, Check Engine, and Engine Overheating warning lights were illuminated. There was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle, and fluid was leaking underneath the vehicle near the muffler and under the driver's side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the codes were cleared but the failures persisted. Another dealer, Hendrick BMW Northlake (10720 Northlake Auto Plaza Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269); was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Engine · at 160,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2025
The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that while walking into the house that she noticed the fuel odor. The contact stated that after entering the residence, the contact walked back out and noticed the vehicle was on fire. The contact noticed the fire coming from the engine hood. The fire department was called. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle and the items in the vehicle were consumed in the fire. The contact stated that the garage, which was attached to…
Engine · at 95,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2025
The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that after driving approximately 28 miles, arriving at her residence to park the vehicle in the garage, and noticed a burning odor. Upon inspection, a fire was coming from underneath the hood. The contact, lacking a fire extinguisher, attempted to use flour to extinguish the fire. However, upon returning, the fire was larger and made a loud noise as it expanded, before quickly reducing in size. The contact called the fire department and began removing items from the vehicle. The contact retreated to a safe distance from the garage where the…
Engine · reported Apr 30, 2025
i have previously reported this issue, confirmation #11656013. However, after diagnostic with a Certified BMW Service Center, i wish to follow up and add additional details. My 2016 BMW 320 XI is experiencing an issue with the Turbo Oil Feed Line. This is a known issue, reported under SI B11 11 16 on the NHTSA.gov website. i have been told that my specific vehicle / VIN is not included as part of this coverage under the Extended Warranty. However, since my car, N20 Engine is experiencing this specific issue, i am requesting my car be considered to be effected and that it should be included in…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 100,000 miles · reported Apr 22, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after the vehicle had not been driven for a while, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine oil feed line to the turbocharger was leaking. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to BMW Warranty Extension: SI B11 11 16; however, the VIN was not included. The…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 BMW 320i have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 BMW 320i as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 BMW 320i?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by engine (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 60,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.