2014 BMW 320xi recalls and problems

The 2014 BMW 320xi has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 BMW 320xi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 BMW 320xi recalls

Recall 15V-520: Exterior Lighting

Reported Aug 17, 2015 · 7,727 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

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, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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.

Recall 15V-189: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 31, 2015 · 18,054 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: 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, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2014 BMW 320xi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	2
Power Train	1
Tires	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2014 BMW 320xi complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Tires · reported Jan 8, 2020

Purchased 4 cooper evolution tour all season tires (225 50 17 94v). Dot u940 1lt 4119 in november 2019. Tires do not maintain air pressure. Tires require more air within 2-4 days. Sidewalls bulge when fully inflated causing tires to look under inflated but lose air pressure in a short period of time. Also, rolling effect when turning corners at light to moderate speeds. Please provide guidance on what to do to correct the failure. Most recent incident noted in approximate incident date related to lost of air pressure

Air Bags · reported Mar 6, 2017

The contact owns a 2014 bmw 320xi. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (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. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/05/17

Air Bags · reported Oct 15, 2016

I AM a widow with two children and AM afraid to drive my vehicle due to the airbag recall and the injuries and deaths it has caused. I was notified in february but the part has never been available for replacement.

Power Train · at 16,000 miles · reported Dec 11, 2015

This bmw has approximately 16000 miles on it (Was purchased last year). Car was being driven first time that day. Car was stopped at a traffic intersection. When light changed and gas was pressed, the car made a stuttering noise and moved a few feet and stopped. The dashboard indicated drivetrain malfunction and transmission overheat. The car would not restart and was towed away to a bmw dealer. After a few days of back and forth about software reset etc, the dealer worked with bmw to determine that the transmission had to be replaced. This could have been dangerous as the car was in a very…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 BMW 320xi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW 320xi: 15V-520 (exterior lighting), 15V-189 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 BMW 320xi?

Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,000 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.