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Vehicle safety record
1989 BMW 320 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1989 BMW 320 with NHTSA, most often about the visibility & wipers (2). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 320 year, for its age
#187 most complained-about 1989 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1989 BMW 320 problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1989 BMW 320
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 BMW 320. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1989 BMW 320
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
REPLACED LEFT/REAR POWER WINDOW SWITCH.
BMW 320: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | 0 | B |
1989 BMW 320 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 BMW 320 | 2 | 0 | B | |
| 1989 BMW 325 | 11 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 325I | 8 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 535 | 7 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 535I | 6 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 525I | 4 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 525 | 3 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 520IA | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1989 BMW 325IA | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1989 BMW 320
Does the 1989 BMW 320 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1989 BMW 320 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 BMW 320?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the visibility & wipers (2).
How many complaints has the 1989 BMW 320 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 2, 1994 and the latest on January 2, 2001. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1989 BMW 320 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 1989 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