BMW 320i recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
13 recalls found for the BMW 320i in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 160 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW 320i | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 BMW 320i | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 BMW 320i | 0 | 25 |
| 2015 BMW 320i | 3 | 33 |
| 2014 BMW 320i | 7 | 51 |
| 2013 BMW 320i | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 BMW 320i | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 BMW 320i | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 320i | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 BMW 320i | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW 320i | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 320i | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 320i | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 BMW 320i | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 BMW 320i | 0 | 3 |
| 1979 BMW 320i | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 BMW 320i | 4 | 2 |
| 1977 BMW 320i | 4 | 0 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.
Newest BMW 320i recalls
- Dec 17, 202525V871000Air bags851 vehiclesBMW 228i, M235i and 5 more models
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.
- Jul 11, 202424V527000Air bags1,145 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 14 more models
Please see the recall report for the complete list of models.
- Apr 24, 202424V288000Air bags5,761 vehiclesBMW 228i, 320i and 8 more models
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.
- Jan 15, 202020V018000Air bags292,948 vehiclesBMW 323CI, 325Ci and 13 more models
These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Do not drive until repaired
- Aug 17, 201515V520000Exterior lighting7,727 vehiclesBMW 320i, 320XI and 7 more models
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…
- Mar 31, 201515V189000Fuel system, gasoline18,054 vehiclesBMW 428i, 428XI and 11 more models
Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
- Oct 7, 201414V627000Service brakes, hydraulic8,988 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 5 more models
Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
- Sep 26, 201313V454000Service brakes, hydraulic76,191 vehiclesBMW 320i, 328i and 4 more models
Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.