2017 BMW 320I

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2017 BMW 320I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:34.519Z

Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

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 2005: 0 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 52 complaints 2014 2015: 34 complaints 2016: 25 complaints 2017: 9 complaints 2017 9 2018: 21 complaints
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 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 9 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 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 9 2018: 21 complaints 2018

2017: 9 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

3 of 9 total reports mention: engine.

Air bags

2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On May 4th, at approximately 6:45 AM, I was driving in heavy rain at a speed under 65 miles per hour when my car hydroplaned and I lost control. This resulted in a significant accident.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-01

The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-25

Also filed under Wheels and service brakes

Wheels

1 of 9 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH

Steering

1 of 9 total reports mentions: steering.

Service brakes

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH

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

2017 BMW 320I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2017 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 2017 BMW 320I?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 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.