2017 BMW 320I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320I years
- Not enough data 5th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW 320I. That ranks 5th out of 13 320I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 87,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 BMW 320I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 33% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 BMW 320I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 BMW 320I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Electric Power Steering shuts off while driving.
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH after an oil change was performed on the vehicle, the message "Engine Temperature High. Drive Moderately to Cool Engine. Consult Service Center" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the same independent…
On yesterday i went to the Bmw dealership for service. once i got there i reported that i been smelling a burning smell coming from underneath the hood. well the technician can back and reported i have 3 leaks. i was told i needed to replaced EG58 Gasket oil Filter housing, EN17 cylinder head cover…
Iâm not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car…
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. Despite the severity of the crash, the steering wheel airbag did not deploy, which resulted in a whiplash neck…
Other BMW 320I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 320I | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 320I | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 320I | 34 | 3 |
| 2014 320I | 53 | 7 |
| 2013 320I | 9 | 3 |
| 2012 320I | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 320I | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 320I | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 320I | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 320I | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 320I | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 320I | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 320I?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 BMW 320I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 BMW 320I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320I model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.