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 (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive)...
1977-2015 · 15 model years
BMW 320I Problems by year
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the BMW 320I across 15 model years, and it has 13 recalls. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (53), while 1982 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 106
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 7
- Deaths
- 0
320I complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 320I problems
BMW 320I recalls 13
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 Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series...
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 (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive...
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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 Convertible vehicles equipped with...
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...
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...
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, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i...
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 year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1...
When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release...
The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
Due to the high fuel flow rate in the fuel system, conditions of extreme altitude, temperatures, or fuel contamination, may lead to the formation of fuel vapor bubbles.
Due to a material stuctural defect, the rubber seal between the metal valve stem and rim allows slow seepage of air around the valve base.
Latest 320I complaints
My 2015 BMW 320i (VIN: [[redacted]]) intermittently loses power steering assistance while driving, creating a serious safety concern. BMW Service Bulletin SI [[redacted]] describes similar EPS-related issues. Given the nature of this failure, I believe it deserves further review beyond the vehicle's warranty status. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating with the check engine warning light illuminated, with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The contact stated that later while attempting to drive there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was parked due to the fear of a crash. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The engine drivetrain malfunctioned and there is a message. My safety and safety of others was put at risk when I was driving the car it was shaking kicking moving on its own not braking I couldn't control the car. I felt as if the car was about to hit someone on the road and the engine was going to blow up or transmission. I was afraid it was very scary! There is an engine misfire No When I bought it, it was a tire sign and shaking but the salesman said it was just the tires after two weeks the engine sign was...
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on and a drivetrain malfunction message came up and the car was shaking kicking moving on its own about to hit some people on the road and I couldn't control it and the engine or transmission was about to blow up it was making loud noises!
The fuel system was causing my engine to shut down, and I got it replaced at a mechanic. About some time later, after fixing the fuel system, I received a letter from BMW telling me that they had extended the warranty on the Fuel tank, but when I took it in, they said that there was no such extended warranty. The letter is from April 2022, but I just recently found it.
I was driving on a on a busy interstate after work and out of nowhere I get the Temperature warning and start losing power. This is Dangerous! I am submitting this complaint to report a safety-related defect involving the electric water pump on my 2014 BMW 320i. This issue is widely documented among BMW owners, and several 3-Series models from the same production years have been included in recalls or service bulletins for premature water pump failure. However, the 2014 BMW 320i (F30 chassis, N20/N26 engine) is...
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not included, despite experiencing the same failure pattern. In my case, the water pump failed without warning. During the coolant bleeding process, there was no circulation or pump activation, indicating a complete pump malfunction. This is consistent with the known failure mode of BMW's electric water pumps, which can stop working suddenly and cause rapid engine overheating. Because the pump is electronically controlled, there is often no gradual symptom - only an abrupt loss of coolant flow that can lead to engine damage within minutes. This defect poses a significant safety risk. A sudden water pump failure can cause the vehicle to overheat while driving, potentially resulting in engine shutdown, loss of power, or being stranded in unsafe conditions. I was driving on a 2 hour drive on the country road and all of the sudden I received an engine overheating warning and began experiencing a loss of power. Given that BMW has acknowledged similar failures in other 3-Series models of the same year, it is unclear why the 320i is excluded, despite sharing the same engine family and pump design. I respectfully request that NHTSA review this issue and consider expanding the scope of existing investigations or recalls to include the 2014 BMW 320i. Owners should not be responsible for costly repairs related to a known, widespread defect that affects vehicle safety and reliability.
My 2015 BMW 320 is having a performance issue. After I diagnosed this is due to corrosion on the wastegate actuator and has failed. The bushing and part corroded and the rod is dangling. This should be covered by the extended warranty on the part as it's a known defect failure by BMW
Questions about the BMW 320I
Which BMW 320I years have the most problems?
Which BMW 320I years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1982 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 320I years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common BMW 320I problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (28), fuel system (21), electrical system (17) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 320I have?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls across all BMW 320I model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data