MYRModel Year Report

2004 BMW 320I

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2004 BMW 320I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:19.473Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 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 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 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 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaint 2004 1 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

2004: 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.

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Car burned while parked

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-09-26

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-02-13Air bags20V018000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2004 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 BMW 320I?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 BMW 320I have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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