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BMW 320I recalls

13 recall campaigns on record. Pick a model year, or see them all below. Check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see if your vehicle still needs a repair.

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Owner complaints by model year

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Complaints are owners' reports, not confirmed. Newer model years have had less time on the road.

Recent recalls

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Dec. 17, 2025NHTSA · Vehicle

BMW 228I, 320I, 328I and others: Head

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)…

Filed by: BMW of North America, LLC · Also listed under BMW

More BMW 320I recalls

July 11, 2024BMW 320I, 328D, 328I and others: Inflator module 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…
April 24, 2024BMW 228I, 320I, 328D and others: Side/window 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…
Jan. 15, 2020BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006…
Aug. 17, 2015BMW 320I, 320XI, 328D and others: Exterior lighting BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured…
March 31, 2015BMW 228I, 320I, 320XI and others: Fuel pump BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3…
Oct. 7, 2014BMW 320I, 328I, 428I and others: Vacuum 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…
Sept. 26, 2013BMW 320I, 328I, 528I and others: Vacuum 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…
June 19, 1980BMW 320I: Springs When subjected to The extremely High temperatures that Can occur in The Engine compartment, The damper sleeves which cover The return Springs of The…
April 4, 1978BMW 320I, 320IA: Front underhood The hex head Bolt that connects The main wiring harness to terminal #30 May not have been tightened to The proper torque.
March 24, 1978BMW 320I: Fuel injection system Due to The High Fuel Flow rate in The Fuel System, conditions of Extreme Altitude, temperatures, or Fuel contamination, May lead to The formation of…
March 13, 1978BMW 320, 320I, 530 and others: Tires Due to a material stuctural defect, The Rubber Seal between The Metal Valve stem And rim allows slow seepage of Air around The Valve base.
June 16, 1977BMW 320, 320I: Springs The involved Vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 124, "accelerator Control Systems". The two accelerator return…

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture EA21002 · opened Sept. 17, 2021 · open
Loss of power assist braking PE13030 · opened Sept. 6, 2013 · closed Oct. 25, 2013
Spark plug fouling DP78034 · opened May 2, 1978 · closed July 24, 1978

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.