- The problem
- 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 March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
Vehicle safety record
2012 BMW 320XI Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 BMW 320XI have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 2015 for the exterior lighting.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 320XI year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 BMW 320XI 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
What owners say
Be the first 320XI owner to share.
Problems or none - your experience is exactly what the next buyer is looking for. Write it now
No complaints about the 2012 BMW 320XI 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 320XI: every year compared
All 320XI years2012 BMW 320XI vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 320XI | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2012 BMW 328I Xdrive | 145 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 328I | 144 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 335I Xdrive | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 335I | 34 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 128I | 31 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 135I | 19 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 320I | 3 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2012 BMW 325I | 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 2012 BMW 320XI
Does the 2012 BMW 320XI have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 BMW 320XI: exterior lighting (August 2015). 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 2012 BMW 320XI had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 BMW 320XI a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW 320XI 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 320XI years have the most complaints?
2014 (4), 2013 (3), 2015 (1). See every BMW 320XI year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 BMW 320XI 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