2016 BMW 320I
Only 25 complaints 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 52 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
7 of 25 total reports mention: service brakes.
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I was driving in a 25 MPH zone in a residential area, dry roads during daylight and the car in front of me stopped suddenly. I stepped on the brakes, they locked and the car continued to slide towards the car in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-12-05
Also filed under Air bags and seat belts
Engine
7 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that while walking into the house that she noticed the fuel odor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-16
The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that after driving approximately 28 miles, arriving at her residence to park the vehicle in the garage, and noticed a burning odor. Upon inspection, a fire was coming from underneath the hood.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-26
Structure
5 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Takata recall - a safety recall has not yet been issued for this vehicle and/or its Takata airbag system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-10
Also filed under Air bags
While replacing the battery, the battery well was rusty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-10-24
Air bags
5 of 25 total reports mention: air bags.
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I was involved in an accident with a hit and run vehicle and resulting in the accident, my steering wheel came off in the process hitting me in my pelvic area and now I am having trouble urinating and I have bleeding.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-01
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2016 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 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 2016 BMW 320I?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 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.