- The problem
- The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "Accelerator control systems". The two accelerator return springs located on top of engine may oscillate at high engine speeds, which may cause vibration noise and lead to premature spring fatigue and possible breakage. This may make it impossible for the accelerator system to return to idle speed.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1977 BMW 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1977 BMW 320 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1977 for the springs.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 320 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1977 BMW 320 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All 320 yearsQuestions about the 1977 BMW 320
Does the 1977 BMW 320 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1977 BMW 320: springs (June 1977). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1977 BMW 320 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1977 BMW 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 320 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 320 years have the most complaints?
2001 (10), 1998 (6), 1989 (2). See every BMW 320 year compared.
What should I do if my 1977 BMW 320 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data