- The problem
- The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
- The fix
- The dealer will remove the fuse panel and retighten the 5-mm hex head bolt in the main power terminal underneath the fuse panel, without charge to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1978 BMW 320IA Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 BMW 320IA have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1978 for the front underhood.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 320IA years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 BMW 320IA 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 complaints about the 1978 BMW 320IA yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 320IA: every year compared
All 320IA years1978 BMW 320IA vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 BMW 320IA | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1978 BMW 320I | 2 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1978 BMW 320 | 1 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1978 BMW R100RS | 1 | 0 | - | 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 1978 BMW 320IA
Does the 1978 BMW 320IA have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 BMW 320IA: front underhood (April 1978). 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 1978 BMW 320IA had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1978 BMW 320IA 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