BMW 320I years to avoid
More than twice the 320I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 320I years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW 320I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 320I problems
All model years combined.
- Engine46
- Fuel system28
- Electrical25
- Airbags22
- Transmission18
- Brakes16
- Lights14
- Body13
- Steering8
- Wheels4
- Seats4
- Seat belts4
BMW 320I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | - | 21 | Electrical | 14,000 | 0 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | - | 9 | Engine | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2016 | - | 25 | Engine | 60,000 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2015 | - | 34 | Engine | 57,399 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | - | 53 | Engine | 63,967 | 7 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2013 | - | 9 | Airbags | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2012 | - | 3 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2004 | - | 1 | Engine | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2002 | - | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the BMW 320I
What years of the BMW 320I should you avoid?
2014. It has more than twice the BMW 320I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2014 alone has 53, mostly about engine and fuel system.
What is the best year for a used BMW 320I?
2013, 2017 and 2018 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (9, 9 and 21).
What is the most common problem with the BMW 320I?
Engine, with 46 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (28) and electrical (25).
How many recalls does the BMW 320I have?
8 recalls between 2002 and 2018. The 2014 model year has the most, with 7.
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