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1982 BMW 320I Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1982 BMW 320I with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it.

NHTSA data checked

AFar fewer problems than a typical 320I year, for its age

#40 most complained-about 1982 vehicle

Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1982 BMW 320I problems

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No recalls for the 1982 BMW 320I

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 BMW 320I. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 1982 BMW 320I

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Electrical system

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

Filed Electrical systemNHTSA 718476

BMW 320I: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
19821000Electrical systemA
19803000Engine & coolingC
19791100Visibility & wipersD
19782400Visibility & wipersF
All 320I years

1982 BMW 320I vs rivals

VehicleComplaintsRecallsCrashesGrade
1982 BMW 320I100A
1982 BMW BMW100-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.

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Questions about the 1982 BMW 320I

Does the 1982 BMW 320I have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1982 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 1982 BMW 320I?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).

How many complaints has the 1982 BMW 320I had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 8, 2000 and the latest on February 8, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1982 BMW 320I a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 84 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than 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?
What should I do if my 1982 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

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