2014 BMW 320XI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 320XI years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 320XI. That is the most of any 320XI model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 BMW 320XI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 BMW 320XI recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: 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, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 [email protected].
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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 Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Purchased 4 cooper evolution tour all season tires (225 50 17 94v). Dot u940 1lt 4119 in november 2019. Tires do not maintain air pressure. Tires require more air within 2-4 days. Sidewalls bulge when fully inflated causing tires to look under inflated but lose air pressure in a short period of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 320xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made…
I am a widow with two children and am afraid to drive my vehicle due to the airbag recall and the injuries and deaths it has caused. I was notified in february but the part has never been available for replacement.
This bmw has approximately 16000 miles on it (was purchased last year). Car was being driven first time that day. Car was stopped at a traffic intersection. When light changed and gas was pressed, the car made a stuttering noise and moved a few feet and stopped. The dashboard indicated drivetrain…
Other BMW 320XI years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 320XI | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 320XI | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 320XI | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 320XI | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 320XI?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, tires problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 320XI?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 BMW 320XI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 320XI model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.