https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 320i. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:36:31 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2165969 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2165970 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#recall-25V871000-bmw-bmw-320i-2014 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2149837 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 o https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2149838 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 o https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2149839 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 o https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2147160 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2145827 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2143071 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2143072 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2140309 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 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. Th https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2132938 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT • What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The plastic fuel tank failed and developed a leak. Yes, the tank is available for inspection upon request. • How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? A leaking fuel tank poses a serious fire and explosion hazard, especially when the vehicle is operating or parked near heat sources. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2132524 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The gas tank on my BMW 320i 4 door sedan is leaking gas. Yes; it is available for inspection upon request. I had picked up my son from school and ran an errand. We stopped for gas when we noticed the gas was leaking as soon as we filled up the tank. We were around the corner from our home and drove home very slow. We were prepared to stop and pull over if necessary as we were afraid of the vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2125977 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electric Power Steering shuts off while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2125978 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electric Power Steering shuts off while driving. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2124345 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that after driving approximately 28 miles, arriving at her residence to park the vehicle in the garage, and noticed a burning odor. Upon inspection, a fire was coming from underneath the hood. The contact, lacking a fire extinguisher, attempted to use flour to extinguish the fire. However, upon returning, the fire was larger and made a loud noi https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2094348 Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH after an oil change was performed on the vehicle, the message "Engine Temperature High. Drive Moderately to Cool Engine. Consult Service Center" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic, where an unknown diagnosis was made. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2090912 Sun, 11 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Was simply driving my vehicle to work. It started overheating parked it right away before it got worse as the car alerted had it towed to a shop. The shop informed me that the motor was blown in the pistons went through the motor something with the oil the mechanic and I were looking further into this and it looks like my make and model in year had some recalls about the motor overheating in the p https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2087423 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT i have previously reported this issue, confirmation #11656013. However, after diagnostic with a Certified BMW Service Center, i wish to follow up and add additional details. My 2016 BMW 320 XI is experiencing an issue with the Turbo Oil Feed Line. This is a known issue, reported under SI B11 11 16 on the NHTSA.gov website. i have been told that my specific vehicle / VIN is not included as part https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2084943 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle after the vehicle had not been driven for a while, there was blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipes. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local service center, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine oil feed line to the turbocharger was leaking. The local dealer https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2074455 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was white smoke coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The contact found information regarding Technical Service Bulletin: SIB 11116 (Engine and Engine Cooling released in July 2017). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer linked the failure to the Technical Service Bulletin; howe https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2063315 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT I have barely driven this BMW 320i from 2015. It is a well taken car parked in the garage. It has 33,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on so I brought it in for a diagnostic. The error is N63R Engine - Replace Wastegate Actuators and Program the Vehicle. The mechanic told me most BMW's in 2015 had a recall for this issue and this car should have a recall. So, I called BMW and they said https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2046715 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT My passenger airbag sensor malfunctioned and the repair is over two thousand dollars. The car is only 6 years old and I believe airbags should last longer than 6 years. BMW has extended warranties for airbags on some models (mine not included) for 15 years without mileage limitation. If a collision occurs, my passenger would be in extreme danger. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2043650 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT On yesterday i went to the Bmw dealership for service. once i got there i reported that i been smelling a burning smell coming from underneath the hood. well the technician can back and reported i have 3 leaks. i was told i needed to replaced EG58 Gasket oil Filter housing, EN17 cylinder head cover Gasket. i need to know if my 2017 Bmw 320i have a Recall on this matter. i believe in 2022 from https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2039581 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Gas tank began leaking from top of blind flange, similar to other extended warranties (SIB 01 03 22 and SIB 01 07 22). BMW is refusing to cover my specific model year (I have sent letters requesting reimbursement and called multiple times). It created an explosion hazard in my garage. Had mechanic repair, I do not have part. Cost $2,000 for new tank that will probably develop same issue. Ther https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2035308 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT While replacing the battery, the battery well was rusty. If allowed to continue I have no doubt the very heavy battery will fall through to the ground causing an accident and very hazardous materials will spill on the roadway (acids and lead from a ruptured battery). https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2031006 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 BMW 320I. The contact stated that after his wife had refueled the vehicle, he noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the driver's side rear. There was a puddle of fuel on the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was due to the pressurized fuel system. The contact called the local deale https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2018167 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320I. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH and shifting the vehicle into park(P), the message that the engine was overheating was displayed on the instrument panel. After waiting a while for the engine to cool down the contact restarted the vehicle and exited the parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle began hesitatin https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2018119 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT I own a 2014 BMW 320IX and first time today, August 20th the Engine Overheat message came on my dashboard and then started to go idle and appear that it was about to die. Upon letting the car sit for a few hours to cool off, within a quarter of a mile of driving the car again the light came up and started to idle and felt like it was going to die again. Twice today, I was left stranded in parking https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-320i#complaint-2018121 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The electrical water pump that was just recalled on over 720,000 bmws is the same water pump on the 320is. My vehicle as of now has had issues with the pump completely going out causing high temperature issues with the motor while driving.