1980 Bmw 320i fuel system needed to be tuned and replaced, needs aux air valve, ignition has misfire, battery box needs to be welded. *Ts the starter and clutch assembly needed to be replaced. The fuel injectors were replaced. The throttle cable was replaced. The vehicle stalled.*Jb updated 05/22/06
Vehicle safety record
1980 BMW 320I Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1980 BMW 320I with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1979 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 320I year, for its age
#2 most complained-about 1980 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1980 BMW 320I problems
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No recalls for the 1980 BMW 320I
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 BMW 320I. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 1980 BMW 320I
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Order factory recall immediately and notify all owners,they have makers of these new pumps,current oil pump at idle is 10 psi, insufficent to shut off oil light, make bmw put in legal oil pump, one that provides sufficent lubrication at idle and harden the threads of the oil switch housing. *Ak
Firestone, affinity,dot vde8aia265 on a bmw 320i 1980. Replacements tires. When driving could hear a noise like a flat tire makes. Took to the dealer and they stated the tire was inproperly inflated. 3 Months later, right rear tire came apart. Wires were sticking out. *Ak the consumer stated that the tires were defective and the tire dealer sold him 1 year old tires. *Yh
BMW 320I: every year compared
All 320I years1980 BMW 320I vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 BMW 320I | 3 | 0 | C | |
| 1980 BMW 528I | 2 | 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 1980 BMW 320I
Does the 1980 BMW 320I have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1980 BMW 320I 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 1980 BMW 320I?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1980 BMW 320I had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 5, 2002 and the latest on February 9, 2006. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1980 BMW 320I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 320I 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 320I years have the most complaints?
2014 (53), 2015 (34), 2013 (9). See every BMW 320I year compared.
What should I do if my 1980 BMW 320I 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