2014 BMW 320I
7 recalls, 80 complaints - 758 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating
25V871000 Dec 17, 2025
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:HEAD
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive), and 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i, M235i xDrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fai... Read more
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V527000 Jul 11, 2024
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo,... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V288000 Apr 24, 2024
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive, M4), and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe (428i, 42... Read more
Consequence
An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
15V520000 Aug 17, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 vehicl... Read more
Consequence
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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].
15V189000 Mar 31, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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 G... Read more
Consequence
If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
14V627000 Oct 7, 2014
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13V454000 Sep 26, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Defect Description
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 ... Read more
Consequence
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
80 total complaints
7 crashes 3 fires 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
| ENGINE | 10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| STEERING | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEATS | 2 |
STEERING
Mar 9, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2025
Steering is sticking when driven for while, making it very unsafe for myself and others and sometimes it sticks and the wheel has to be jerked back which could cause over correction.
ENGINE
Aug 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 20, 2024
Starter replacement is exceptionally high, self repair impossible. There should be recall on manufacturing design of starter placement inside intake manifold amongst other impossible expectations
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
I purchased the car today, August 20, 2024. I haven’t had the car 24 hours. I drove home. I was showing someone my car. I opened the back hatch and shut it and the glass shattered.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 10, 2024
Headlight flicker, affects day time running light, low beam, high beam and possibly taillights. Lighter flicker off and on periodically about every 1-2 minutes consistently regardless of driving or parked, and regardless if the lights are switched on automatically or manually. Problem has been conti... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 20, 2024
When I turn my car off it tells me to shift to park when it’s already in park
STEERING
Apr 28, 2023
Incident date: Apr 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became still and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact’s wife was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
Timing chain malfunction and power train malfunction
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 7, 2023
Incident date: Nov 30, 2022
Timing chain malfunction and power train malfunction
ENGINE
Nov 15, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2022
Timing chain issue that is common with the BMW n20 engines. The chain is starting to loosen and have some slack. Afraid it could brake and jump teeth as it does it so many online horror stories wrecking the car's engine after it breaks and gets sucked into it. I believe a recall should hopefully ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2022
Incident date: Nov 15, 2022
Timing chain issue that is common with the BMW n20 engines. The chain is starting to loosen and have some slack. Afraid it could brake and jump teeth as it does it so many online horror stories wrecking the car's engine after it breaks and gets sucked into it. I believe a recall should hopefully ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 14, 2022
Incident date: Aug 13, 2022
This is a serious problem with the handling of this car in standing water situations. This car immediately begins to hydroplane when it encounters standing water, every time. We had been lucky so far of the numerous instances we had encountered with this vehicle hydroplaning and rotating. Always slo... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Jun 16, 2021
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
i purchased this car in 2014 and since then i keep bringing my car for repairs the dealer keep finding so many problems, every time i take it for service. this car has stalled on me few times, and i almost have an accident with my two grandbabies with me, supposedly the dealer fixed it but few month... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2021
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
i purchased this car in 2014 and since then i keep bringing my car for repairs the dealer keep finding so many problems, every time i take it for service. this car has stalled on me few times, and i almost have an accident with my two grandbabies with me, supposedly the dealer fixed it but few month... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 16, 2021
Incident date: Aug 11, 2016
i purchased this car in 2014 and since then i keep bringing my car for repairs the dealer keep finding so many problems, every time i take it for service. this car has stalled on me few times, and i almost have an accident with my two grandbabies with me, supposedly the dealer fixed it but few month... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 23, 2021
Incident date: Jan 6, 2021
EVERY TIME IT'S COLD AND RAINS OR SNOWS MY LIGHT COMES ON FOR CHARGING MALFUNCTION AFTER I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON ITS FINE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 23, 2021
Incident date: Jan 6, 2021
EVERY TIME IT'S COLD AND RAINS OR SNOWS MY LIGHT COMES ON FOR CHARGING MALFUNCTION AFTER I TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN IT BACK ON ITS FINE.
AIR BAGS
Feb 15, 2021
Incident date: Sep 1, 2020
VEHICLE DISPLAYS WARNING FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG RESTRAINT WHEN STARTED AND WHILE DRIVING. DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSIS AND SAID IT IS DUE TO A FAULTY AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 18, 2020
Incident date: Oct 18, 2020
ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 18 2020 AROUND 3:30AM I WAS WOKEN BY MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS NOTIFYING ME THAT ME 2014 BMW WAS CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN A UNCONTROLLABLE BLAZE. FROM THE ENGINE BAY OF THE CAR DOWN TO MY FUEL TANK AND PUMPS WERE SHOOTING OUT FLAMES COVERING THE CAR ITSELF BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Nov 18, 2020
Incident date: Oct 18, 2020
ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 18 2020 AROUND 3:30AM I WAS WOKEN BY MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS NOTIFYING ME THAT ME 2014 BMW WAS CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN A UNCONTROLLABLE BLAZE. FROM THE ENGINE BAY OF THE CAR DOWN TO MY FUEL TANK AND PUMPS WERE SHOOTING OUT FLAMES COVERING THE CAR ITSELF BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO ... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 18, 2020
Incident date: Oct 18, 2020
ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 18 2020 AROUND 3:30AM I WAS WOKEN BY MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS NOTIFYING ME THAT ME 2014 BMW WAS CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN A UNCONTROLLABLE BLAZE. FROM THE ENGINE BAY OF THE CAR DOWN TO MY FUEL TANK AND PUMPS WERE SHOOTING OUT FLAMES COVERING THE CAR ITSELF BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Nov 2, 2020
Incident date: Oct 26, 2020
DEALER MAINTAINED 90,000 MILES CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON , PULLED OVER VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT START. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE ENGINE SEIZED. WAS ADVISED THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. TRYING TO WORK WITH BMW ON THIS CURRENTLY
SEATS
Oct 4, 2020
Incident date: Oct 4, 2020
I SAT DOWN IN MY PASSENGER SEAT GETTING READY TO RIDE. I THEN RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM MY CAR STATING 'PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM' AND TO GO TO SERVICE CENTER. THERE IS NO SERVICE CENTER CLOSE TO ME, ESPECIALLY ON A SUNDAY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 4, 2020
Incident date: Oct 4, 2020
I SAT DOWN IN MY PASSENGER SEAT GETTING READY TO RIDE. I THEN RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM MY CAR STATING 'PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM' AND TO GO TO SERVICE CENTER. THERE IS NO SERVICE CENTER CLOSE TO ME, ESPECIALLY ON A SUNDAY.
SEAT BELTS
Oct 4, 2020
Incident date: Oct 4, 2020
I SAT DOWN IN MY PASSENGER SEAT GETTING READY TO RIDE. I THEN RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM MY CAR STATING 'PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM' AND TO GO TO SERVICE CENTER. THERE IS NO SERVICE CENTER CLOSE TO ME, ESPECIALLY ON A SUNDAY.
ENGINE
Sep 18, 2020
Incident date: Sep 17, 2020
WAS DRIVING, CAME TO A STOP AND ENGINE STALLED. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AND VEHICLE COULD NOT BE MOVED, HAD TO CALL TOW TRUCK. DIAGNOSED AS SEIZED ENGINE DUE TO TIMING CHAIN FAILURE. CAR ONLY HAS 77K MILES.
AIR BAGS
Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Sep 9, 2020
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT ON 9/9/20, WHERE MY CAR CRASHED IN TO SIDE WALL OF INTERSTATE. DRIVERSIDE HAD IMPACT WITH WALL. CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED SUCCESSFULLY. DRIVER SEAT AIRBAG CAME OUT WITH BLAST. THEY IGNITED FIRE AND MY SHIRT(DRY-FIT POLO ) BURNED. I WAS INJURED WITH BURN MARKS ON MY ABD... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 29, 2020
Incident date: Aug 26, 2020
ALL RUBBER SEALS AROUND THE WINDSHIELD AND WINDOWS HAVE MELTED AND WATER IS POURING IN ALL OVER WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT VERY UNSAFE WHILE DRIVING. ALL RUBBER IN THE CAR AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR IS MELTING. IT IS POURING DOWN ON ALL OF THE ELECTRONICS IN THE CAR AS WELL AND FILLING UP THE INNER LIGHT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 19, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2020
POWER TRAN LIGHT WENT ON, BRAKES LOST PRESSURE, ENGINE IS BLOWN. LOOKED UP THIS SAME YEAR/MODEL BMW AND MY CAR FITS THE RECALL PROFILE TO A TEE BUT MY VIN WASN'T INCLUDED ON THE RECALL LIST. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN EVERYTHING CAME TO A HEAD APPARENTLY. CAR SHUT DOWN AND I PULLED O... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 19, 2020
Incident date: Aug 14, 2020
POWER TRAN LIGHT WENT ON, BRAKES LOST PRESSURE, ENGINE IS BLOWN. LOOKED UP THIS SAME YEAR/MODEL BMW AND MY CAR FITS THE RECALL PROFILE TO A TEE BUT MY VIN WASN'T INCLUDED ON THE RECALL LIST. CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN EVERYTHING CAME TO A HEAD APPARENTLY. CAR SHUT DOWN AND I PULLED O... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2020
CAR WHILE DRIVE TO WORK ALL OF THE SUDDEN STARTED SHAKING AND FELT LIKE A MISS TILL LOST ALL POWER AND WHEN I FULL STOPPED IT DIED AND I WAS ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY I CHECK MY CODES AND HAD INJECTION SHUTDOWN AND MULTIPLE MISFIRES DETECTED AND THAT WAS AROUND 2 OR 3 WEEKS AGO I STARTED RESEAR... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 5, 2020
Incident date: Jun 11, 2020
CAR WHILE DRIVE TO WORK ALL OF THE SUDDEN STARTED SHAKING AND FELT LIKE A MISS TILL LOST ALL POWER AND WHEN I FULL STOPPED IT DIED AND I WAS ON THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY I CHECK MY CODES AND HAD INJECTION SHUTDOWN AND MULTIPLE MISFIRES DETECTED AND THAT WAS AROUND 2 OR 3 WEEKS AGO I STARTED RESEAR... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
GOT ON TO THE FREE WAY RAMP SPED UP AND AN EXPLOSION WENT OFF. AIR WAS COMING THROUGH FROM SUN ROOF. PULLED THE SUN ROOF COVER AND CLOSED IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE THE GLASS WAS ALL SHATTERED. SOME SMALL GLASS CAME DOWN TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT. VERY SCARY. THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS SHOOTING AT ME.
ENGINE
Jun 18, 2020
Incident date: May 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF ALEXANDRIA LOCATED AT 499 S. PICKETT ST, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304, (703) 684-8500, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 22, 2020
Incident date: Oct 22, 2018
PARKING LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTION THEN TURN BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS DURING THE DAY AND DURING THE NIGHT. I HAVE CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS 3 TIMES AND STILL THE PROBLEM PERSIST. THE PROBLEM IS DANGEROUS AND SEEMS TO BE A MALFUNCTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLED BY BMW. VEHICLE DOES THIS WHILE STA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 7, 2020
Incident date: Feb 15, 2019
CD PLAYER WOULDN'T WORK AND SCREEN STAYS ON BMW LOGO. HEAD UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2020
Incident date: Sep 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. THE CONTACT STATED THE AC, HEATER AND THE DEFROSTER WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED TOXIC FUMES WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN MULTIPLE TIMES TO LOCAL DEALER BMW OF MINNETONKA SERVICE LOCATED AT 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, M... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 22, 2020
Incident date: Sep 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. THE CONTACT STATED THE AC, HEATER AND THE DEFROSTER WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED TOXIC FUMES WAS ENTERING THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN MULTIPLE TIMES TO LOCAL DEALER BMW OF MINNETONKA SERVICE LOCATED AT 15802 WAYZATA BLVD, WAYZATA, M... Read more
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2019
Incident date: Oct 30, 2019
ON WEDNESDAY, OCT 30TH 2019, I WAS DRIVING MY 2014 BMW 320 (VIN: [XXX]) FROM MY DOCTOR OFFICE IN CARMEL (INDIANA) TO ZIONSVILLE (INDIANA) DURING LUNCH TIME, MY ENGINE ABRUPTLY SHUT DOWN AT MILE 55 ON THE HIGHWAY 465. FORTUNATELY, I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO PARK THE CAR ON THE RIGHT ROADSITE OF THE HIGHW... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Oct 11, 2019
Incident date: Sep 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF STERLING (21710 AUTO WORLD CIR, STERLING, VA 20166, (571) 789-2306), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISE... Read more
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Oct 11, 2019
Incident date: Sep 29, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF STERLING (21710 AUTO WORLD CIR, STERLING, VA 20166, (571) 789-2306), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Sep 26, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLUG AND PINS AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS BEING MELTED. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLUG AND PINS AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS BEING MELTED. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 26, 2019
Incident date: Aug 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLUG AND PINS AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS BEING MELTED. THE VEHICLE W... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 30, 2019
Incident date: Aug 30, 2019
TAIL LIGHTS SHOWED UP AS A MALFUNCTION ON THE CONSOLE, I THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD BULB SO I REPLACED IT BUT WHILE DOING SO I NOTICED THAT THE HARNESS AND PIN FROM THE BULB HOLDER WAS MELT. THE WEIRD PART ABOUT THIS IS THAT ONLY 1 PIN WAS BURNT, AFTER DOING RESEARCH AND I FOUND OUT THAT THIS WAS A COMMON... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, THE FUEL PUMP FAILED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. LUCKILY, I WAS ON A CITY STREET, NOT ON A HIGHWAY! OVER 18,000 SIMILAR YEAR/MODEL CARS WERE RECALLED FOR THIS EXACT SAME REASON A FEW YEARS AGO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V189000), ... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 27, 2019
Incident date: Apr 24, 2019
I JUST HAD A COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM FROM MY RADIATOR. ON MY BMW PROFIL, IT IS NOT SHOWING ANY RECALL, BUT KNOWING THAT THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM COMING FROM ME, I SEARCHED ONLINE FOR AN ANSWER AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A RECALL ID FROM NHTSA 18V755000 FOR ENGINE COOLING.
POWER TRAIN
Jan 28, 2019
Incident date: Jan 26, 2019
TWICE I HAVE GONE TO START UP MY VEHICLE AND I'M GETTING A MESSAGE THAT STATES SOMETHING WITH MY DRIVETRAIN AND TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF, CALL ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND TAKE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT. I REPLACED ALL THE BULBS. ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT NOTIFICATIONS POP UP SAYING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION. REAR RIGHT BRAKE LAMP AFTER REPLACING BULB HOWEVER IS M... Read more
Crash
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT. I REPLACED ALL THE BULBS. ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT NOTIFICATIONS POP UP SAYING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION. REAR RIGHT BRAKE LAMP AFTER REPLACING BULB HOWEVER IS M... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 6, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2018
RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT. I REPLACED ALL THE BULBS. ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT NOTIFICATIONS POP UP SAYING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION. REAR RIGHT BRAKE LAMP AFTER REPLACING BULB HOWEVER IS M... Read more
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2014 BMW 320I
2014 BMW 320I 4 DR RWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2014 BMW 320I
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 35.0 | 28.0 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 35.0 | 27.0 | Premium | $2,850 |
CO2 Emissions: 324.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 BMW 320I
758 manufacturer communications from 335 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 117 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 96 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 55 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 46 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 37 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 31 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 23 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 21 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B651523
May 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
B630917
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Exterior rear lights do not work.
B630917
Mar 1, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Exterior rear lights do not work.
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B840822
Mar 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an I
B010919
Dec 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
B122519
Dec 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
SIB651312
May 1, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called N
SIB011918
May 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the ve
SIB011918
May 1, 2022
061700 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the ve
B58N20N55S55
Apr 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This component-specific limited emission warranty extension applies to defects in materials or workmanship.
B010722
Apr 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW v
B010722
Apr 1, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component and Issue Specific Limited Emission Warranty Extension. This bulletin is notice of a limited emission warranty extension. This is NOT a notice of a Recall or Service Action. There is no immediate repair required unless the BMW v
B170121
Apr 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
B170121
Apr 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
B170121
Feb 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
B170121
Feb 1, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine.
B640613
Nov 1, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes.
B110317
Oct 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
For the above-referenced vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service
B110317
Sep 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
B110317
Sep 1, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
B511314
Sep 1, 2021
175100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
The trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
B610721
Sep 1, 2021
010000 STEERING
Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle,when turning the steering wheel.
B110221
Sep 1, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Am
B110221
Sep 1, 2021
105700 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Am
B110221
Jul 1, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
With the court's FINAL approval, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) has entered into a nationwide settlement with the plaintiffs in the following class action: Gelis, et al. v. Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and BMW of North Am
SIB110317
Jul 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BMW of North America, LLC BMW NA is extending the limited warranty for the engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain modules to: 7 years/70,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date
B840221
Jun 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology wa
B040221
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
B040221
Jun 1, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
B040221
Jun 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Distribution of the following tool will be through the Automatic Tool Shipment Program
B110120
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
B110120
Jun 1, 2021
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
On rare occasions during an engine oil service, the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil filter housing.
B610721
Jun 1, 2021
010000 STEERING
Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
B610721
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
B610721
Jun 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Groaning, scraping, or squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel area in the interior of the vehicle, when turning the steering wheel.
B840221
Jun 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology wa
B840221
Jun 1, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology wa
B840221
Jun 1, 2021
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022. The decision to phase out 3G network technology wa
B840221
May 1, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TELEMATICS UNIT RETROFIT TO 4G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provider starting February 2022
B840121
May 1, 2021
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TELEMATICS UNIT DEACTIVATION DUE TO 3G CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY DISCONTINUATION: The discontinuation of 3G cellular communication for Combox, TCB 3G and ATM 3G (Telematics ControlModule) can no longer be supported by the cellular network provide
B110321
May 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
B110321
May 1, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
B110321
May 1, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
B110321
May 1, 2021
220000 SEATS
B58 ENGINE: ENGINE OIL FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURE AND TOOLS . A. For the B58 engines, a BMW Oil Catch special tool for use in conjunction with removing the engine oilfilter insert is now available.
B121318
Feb 1, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COMBUSTION CONTROL VALVE LIFT AT IDLE: The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
B640613
Dec 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B640613
Dec 1, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B640613
Dec 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B640613
Dec 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
?A/C COOLING INTERMITTENT REDUCTION OF AIR FLOW: Customer may complain of reduced air flow when the air conditioning system is operated for an extended time, usually longer than 30 minutes. The evaporator starts to freeze up.
B110317
Dec 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
N20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: Whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine RPM. Wear on the engine oil pump chain drive and timing chain sp
B110317
Dec 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
N20 AND N26 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN: Whining noise from the lower engine area near the engine oil pump that increases frequency when increasing the engine RPM. Wear on the engine oil pump chain drive and timing chain sp
B612315
Nov 1, 2020
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
B612315
Nov 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full: Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full.There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid level switch.
B611820
Sep 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW TURBOCORD PORTABLE EV 120 V/240 V CHARGER: The BMW-approved accessory TurboCord electric vehicle (EV) charger will not charge the vehicle.
B120115
Aug 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
N20 and N26 Differential Pressure Sensor Fault: 195002 Stored in DME: The Service Engine Soon (MIL) light is on with the following differential pressure sensor fault stored: 195002 - Differential pressure sensor, tank vent valve, electrical
B122219
Aug 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EME GROUND CONNECTION MONITORING FAULTS: Check Control message (CCM ID 794): "Drive. Check as soon as possible" illuminates. Increased ground cable contact resistance at Electrical Machine Electronics (EME) due to corrosion/oxidation.
B340517
Jul 1, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
B340517
Jul 1, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied, noticeable at low speeds. The vehicle must be moving.
B610419
Jul 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
B610419
Jul 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
B650709
Jul 1, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NAVIGATION SYSTEM - REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROADMAP DATA: Do not replace parts and do not program the vehicle. Roads can change by up to 15% every year. To ensure the best navigation experience, we do everything in our power to creat
B012618
Jun 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering
B012618
Jun 1, 2020
016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic steering
B610419
Jun 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED: The customer's vehicle does not start due to a totally discharged battery.
B610520
May 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CCM DISPLAYED "INCREASED BATTERY DRAIN" CAUSED BY CONTROLLER: A yellow CCM (Check Control Message) ID 415 is displayed- "Increased battery drain! // Battery. Electrostatic discharge at standstill / start engine. Energy management" The resul
B130420
May 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TANK VENTILATION AND MIXTURE CONTROL FAULTS STORED IN THE DME: The Engine Malfunction Warning is illuminated and one or more of the following faults are stored in the DME. All models: FC 191C02 - Fuel tank ventilation system 2nd discharge p
B110120
May 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
B58C AND B58M ENGINES ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter insert is either difficult to remove or breaks apart in the oil fil
B012618
May 1, 2020
200000 WHEELS
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic
B012618
May 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic
B012618
May 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic
B012618
May 1, 2020
050000 PARKING BRAKE
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic
B012618
May 1, 2020
010000 STEERING
EPS STEERING ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YRS/120000 MILES: There are front end noises when turning the steering wheel and/or there is limited power steering assist when maneuvering or parking the vehicle. For the basic
B840214
Apr 1, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio
B840214
Apr 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 7) replaces SI B84 02 14 dated May 2019. ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative. This Service Informatio
B652214
Apr 1, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
AUTOMATED ACTIVATION OF NAVIGATION SYSTEM DURING PDI/QC1: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 2) replaces SI B65 22 14 dated October 2015. The INITIAL NAV enabling code no longer needs to be pre-ordered through the Parts department!
B513016
Apr 1, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp
B513016
Apr 1, 2020
050000 PARKING BRAKE
TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked Trunk/tailgate may open while the vehicle is in motion usually after stopp
B340517
Apr 1, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
B340517
Apr 1, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
B340517
Apr 1, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
B340517
Apr 1, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TICKING NOISE WHILE CORNERING WITHOUT THE BRAKES APPLIED: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B34 05 17 dated September 2017. Ticking noise coming from front wheel while cornering without brakes applied noticeable at
B121318
Apr 1, 2020
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DME FC 21A02D - COMBUSTION CONTROL: VALVE LIFT AT IDLE This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 3) replaces SI B12 13 18 dated September 2019. The vehicle will run rough or hesitate when accelerating from a stationary position.
B123314
Feb 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fault Code 1D2008 Stored in DME: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 5) replaces SI B12 33 14 dated February 2016. The Service Engine Soon light is on. There may also be a complaint of low heat output with lower outside temperatures
B110120
Feb 1, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL FILTER INSERT IS DIFFICULT TO REMOVE - REMOVAL: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B11 01 20 dated February 2020. On rare occasions during an engine oil service the BMW Original (Genuine) engine oil filter
B840416
Jan 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi (aka instrument cluster
B840416
Jan 1, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOS MALFUNCTION DISPLAYED This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 1) replaces SI B84 04 16 dated September 2016. One or all the following may be experienced in the vehicle: An SOS malfunction is seen in the Kombi (aka instrument cluster
B011319
Jan 1, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in the rear of the vehicle while driving. The plastic mounting t
B120319
Dec 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE DOES NOT START BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES: Engine designation correction Parts availability Warranty. The engine will not start at temperatures below freezing. The starter does not turn and engage.
B652617
Nov 1, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
NBT EVO CHANGES BETWEEN SELECTIONS BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT- GHOST BEHAVIOR: The Central Information Display (CID) changes between selections ("ghost behavior") and sounds an audio tone without the CID Screen being touched. The audio
B612315
Nov 1, 2019
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
B612315
Nov 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light is illuminated when the Washer Fluid Tank is Full : The low washer fluid warning is illuminated even though the washer fluid reservoir is full. There are no faults stored in the system for the washer fluid lev
B652617
Nov 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
NBT EVO CHANGES BETWEEN SELECTIONS BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT- GHOST BEHAVIOR: The Central Information Display (CID) changes between selections ("ghost behavior") and sounds an audio tone without the CID Screen being touched. The audio
B652617
Nov 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
NBT EVO CHANGES BETWEEN SELECTIONS BY ITSELF WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT- GHOST BEHAVIOR: The Central Information Display (CID) changes between selections ("ghost behavior") and sounds an audio tone without the CID Screen being touched. The audio
B320819
Sep 1, 2019
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THUMPING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE WHILE STEERING: A "thumping" noise is heard from the front axle area during slow speed steering.
B310514
Sep 1, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Ride Height Has Dropped: The front suspension ride height has dropped on one or both sides due to overload. This is caused by driving over obstacles (e.g. potholes) or an impact severe enough for the front spring strut damp
B012618
Sep 1, 2019
010000 STEERING
EPS STEERING GEAR FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES: ELECTRIC MOTOR MOUNTING BOLTS - LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILEAGE.
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 320I
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE13030
Opened: Sep 6, 2013 , Closed: Oct 25, 2013
Loss of power assist braking
In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles e... Read more
DP78034
Opened: May 2, 1978 , Closed: Jul 24, 1978
SPARK PLUG FOULING
SPARK PLUG FOULING
BMW 320I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 320I across all model years (1977, 2015).
31
Total Recalls
247
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
31
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 320I - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.