BMW 320i recalls & problems by year
22 recalls and 156 owner complaints across 13 model years (2000–2018).
Most complaints201453 complaints
Most recalls20147 recalls
Crashes reported18in owner complaints
Injuries reported120 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 27–28 mpg | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | — | 27–28 mpg | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | — | 27–28 mpg | 0 | 25 |
| 2015 | 5★ | 27–28 mpg | 3 | 34 |
| 2014 | 5★ | 27–28 mpg | 7 | 53 |
| 2013 | — | 26–28 mpg | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | — | — | 1 | 0 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Engine — 41 complaints
- Air bags — 25 complaints
- Electrical system — 25 complaints
- Unknown or other — 24 complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system — 24 complaints
- Power train — 18 complaints
- Exterior lighting — 14 complaints
- Service brakes — 14 complaints