1982 BMW 320I

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1982 BMW 320I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:31:50.857Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2018: 21 complaints 2018
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018
1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2015 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2017 2018: 21 complaints 2018

1982: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19803
19821
20000
20010
20021
20030
20041
20050
20123
20139
201452
201534
201625
20179
201821

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

1 of 1 total report mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing ignition.

Show complaint excerpts

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-08

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1982 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1982 BMW 320I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1982 BMW 320I?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1982 BMW 320I have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.