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BMW 320i: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 9 model years of the BMW 320i on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine). It also has the most recall campaigns (7).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2021 0 0 0 — —
2020 0 0 0 — —
2019 0 0 0 — —
2018 0 0 0 — 27 MPG
2017 0 0 0 — 27 MPG
2016 0 0 0 — 27 MPG
2015 3 33 1 ENGINE 27 MPG
2014 7 40 6 ENGINE 27 MPG
2013 3 9 1 ENGINE 27 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the BMW 320i

Questions

Which BMW 320i year has the most complaints?
Of 9 model years of the BMW 320i on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about engine).
Which BMW 320i year has the most recalls?
2014 has the most recall campaigns (7).
Which BMW 320i years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.