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2014 BMW 320I

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2014 BMW 320I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:20.347Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 320I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1980: 3 complaints 1980 1982: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 51 complaints 2014 2015: 33 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2016 2017: 9 complaints 2018: 20 complaints 2018
2014: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
19803
19821
20000
20010
20021
20030
20041
20050
20123
20139
201451
201533
201625
20179
201820

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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I own a 2014 BMW 320IX and first time today, August 20th the Engine Overheat message came on my dashboard and then started to go idle and appear that it was about to die.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240820

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT. I REPLACED ALL THE BULBS. ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT NOTIFICATIONS POP UP SAYING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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The electrical water pump that was just recalled on over 720,000 bmws is the same water pump on the 320is. My vehicle as of now has had issues with the pump completely going out causing high temperature issues with the motor while driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240820

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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RENTAL OF 2014 BMW 320I IN JUNE 2014. PARKED AUTO IN LEVEL PARKING LOT BY PLACING FOOT ON BRAKE AND DEPRESSING "PARK" BUTTON ON GEAR SHIFT, AFTER WHICH WIFE EXITED PASSENGER SEAT TO RETRIEVE PACKAGE IN REAR SEAT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151228

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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RECENTLY PURCHASED VEHICLE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HAD ISSUES WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND ONE BRAKE LIGHT. I REPLACED ALL THE BULBS. ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK LATER, HEADLIGHTS WORK BUT NOTIFICATIONS POP UP SAYING FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP MALFUNCTION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190106

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20130906 — PE (closed 20131025)

Loss of power assist braking

R 20140131 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014.

Campaign 13V454000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141202 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014.

Campaign 14V627000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150706 — fuel system, gasoline

BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on May 28, 2015. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 15V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151007 — exterior lighting

BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21,...

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Campaign 15V520000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20240906 — air bags

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 Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe,...

Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241104 — air bags

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, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335i xDrive, M3, 328d, 328d xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 4, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 24V288000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260212 — air bags

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...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 25V871000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V454000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V627000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V189000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V520000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V527000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V288000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V871000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 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 2014 BMW 320I?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 320I have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.