- 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
2014 BMW 320XI Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2014 BMW 320XI with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2) and the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in August 2015 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 2013 has 3 and the 2015 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 320XI year, for its age
#292 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 BMW 320XI problems
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2014 BMW 320XI recalls 2
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
- The problem
- 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 Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- The risk
- If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 2014 BMW 320XI
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Purchased 4 cooper evolution tour all season tires (225 50 17 94v). Dot u940 1lt 4119 in november 2019. Tires do not maintain air pressure. Tires require more air within 2-4 days. Sidewalls bulge when fully inflated causing tires to look under inflated but lose air pressure in a short period of time. Also, rolling effect when turning corners at light to moderate speeds. Please provide guidance on what to do to correct the failure. Most recent incident noted in approximate incident date related to lost of air pressure
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 320xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/05/17*lj *cn
I am a widow with two children and am afraid to drive my vehicle due to the airbag recall and the injuries and deaths it has caused. I was notified in february but the part has never been available for replacement.
This bmw has approximately 16000 miles on it (was purchased last year). Car was being driven first time that day. Car was stopped at a traffic intersection. When light changed and gas was pressed, the car made a stuttering noise and moved a few feet and stopped. The dashboard indicated drivetrain malfunction and transmission overheat. The car would not restart and was towed away to a bmw dealer. After a few days of back and forth about software reset etc, the dealer worked with bmw to determine that the...
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transmission had to be replaced. This could have been dangerous as the car was in a very busy intersection when the failure happened. It is surprising that the failure happened this early in the car's life. The dealer attempted to reassure us by saying that this failure happens more often than people think (which made us even more concerned).
BMW 320XI: every year compared
All 320XI years2014 BMW 320XI vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 320XI | 4 | 2 | D | |
| 2014 BMW 328D | 153 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328D Xdrive | 153 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive | 152 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I Xdrive GT | 152 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 328I | 152 | 9 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 320I | 53 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 320I Xdrive | 53 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2014 BMW 335I Xdrive | 20 | 0 | C | 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 2014 BMW 320XI
Does the 2014 BMW 320XI have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 BMW 320XI: exterior lighting (August 2015); fuel pump (March 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 320XI?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2), transmission & drivetrain (1), wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 BMW 320XI had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 11, 2015 and the latest on January 8, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2014 BMW 320XI a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more 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 2014 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