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BMW 320i

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

1,083

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

871

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

47

Crashes

51

Fires

27

Top reported issues — BMW 320i

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Safety restraint issue

281

Condition issue

273

Operating state

197

Reporting mechanism

185

Access/entry issue

125

Thermal issue

112

Lighting behavior

94

Engine behavior

82

Performance issue

65

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

51

Fluid issue

47

Noise

44

Electrical issue

35

Braking behavior

34

Safety restraint behavior

34

Starting behavior

29

Steering behavior

28

Vibration/harshness

25

Driver assistance issue

20

Smell

20

HVAC behavior

13

Powering on/off behavior

11

Recent change

9

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Ride/handling behavior

5

Infotainment behavior

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 BMW 320I

Filed Jul 27, 2026


After tightening the harness, the straps slip and loosen completely on their own without pressing the release button. This happens due to normal movement while driving, leaving my child completely unrestrained and unprotected. I have already followed the manufacturer guidelines to thoroughly clean the adjuster mechanism and the strap area with warm water to rule out any debris or buildup. While it seems to hold for a brief period, the mechanical failure returns after a couple of days.

2015 BMW 320I

Filed Apr 13, 2026


The fuel system was causing my engine to shut down, and I got it replaced at a mechanic. About some time later, after fixing the fuel system, I received a letter from BMW telling me that they had extended the warranty on the Fuel tank, but when I took it in, they said that there was no such extended warranty. The letter is from April 2022, but I just recently found it.

2016 BMW 320I

Filed Apr 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that the Drive Train Failure, Check Engine, and Engine Overheating warning lights were illuminated. There was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle, and fluid was leaking underneath the vehicle near the muffler and under the driver's side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the codes were cleared but the failures persisted. Another dealer, Hendrick BMW Northlake (10720 Northlake Auto Plaza Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28269);…

2014 BMW 320I

Filed Mar 9, 2026


I was driving on a on a busy interstate after work and out of nowhere I get the Temperature warning and start losing power. This is Dangerous! I am submitting this complaint to report a safety‑related defect involving the electric water pump on my 2014 BMW 320i. This issue is widely documented among BMW owners, and several 3‑Series models from the same production years have been included in recalls or service bulletins for premature water pump failure. However, the 2014 BMW 320i (F30 chassis,…

2018 BMW 320I

Filed Jan 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly started rolling forward. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to immediately respond. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually came to a stop. The contact referenced an unknown recall for the failure, but the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…

2018 BMW 320I

Filed Nov 18, 2025


Crash

On 09/16/25, I was exiting the Florida turnpike onto Sawgrass Highway via the exit ramp on exit 71. As I decelerated from 60 MPH to 35 MPH to match the speed of the exit ramp, I was in the left most lane in the two-lane exit ramp. My car spun out and I lost control of the vehicle, which caused the vehicle to spin through the two lanes of the ramp several times and ended up drifting onto the edge of the retention pond on the left of the exit ramp. I probably had spun around over three times and…

2015 BMW 320I

Filed Nov 9, 2025


My 2015 BMW 320 is having a performance issue. After I diagnosed this is due to corrosion on the wastegate actuator and has failed. The bushing and part corroded and the rod is dangling. This should be covered by the extended warranty on the part as it’s a known defect failure by BMW

2018 BMW 320I

Filed Nov 4, 2025


The contact owns a 2018 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The message Engine coolant system, coolant pump outside of speed tolerance and code 20A701 was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate, and the contact drove 8 MPH back to the residence. A fuel-burning odor was on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an…

2015 BMW 320I

Filed Oct 26, 2025


Vehicle continues to have lighting and electrical issues. Particularly, the left rear turn signal. I’ve repaired it 5 times and it burns out immediately. Dealer assured me they would find issue. Still burned out next day again. Notified dealership and they just want you to keep bringing it back but won’t issue a recall despite the plethora of complaints online about the same issue.

2016 BMW 320I

Filed Oct 16, 2025


Fire

The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that while walking into the house that she noticed the fuel odor. The contact stated that after entering the residence, the contact walked back out and noticed the vehicle was on fire. The contact noticed the fire coming from the engine hood. The fire department was called. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle and the items…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.