2014 Bmw 320xi problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Tires (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting 2015-08-17 · campaign 15V520000 · 7,727 vehicles
Defect: 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 softw
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2015-03-31 · campaign 15V189000 · 18,054 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (3)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical System 2024-01-11 · B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the electrical system of bmw vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. this has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. this document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle ã¢ââdischarged batteryã¢ââ complaints.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/Low Beam Dimmer Switch 2014-10-01 · SIB-63-11-14 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
What owners report
2020-01-08 · Tires“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 time. also, rolling effect when turning corners a…”
2017-03-06 · Air Bags“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 aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced …”
2016-10-15 · Air Bags“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.…”
2015-12-11 · Power Train · 16,000 mi“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 malfunction and transmission overheat. the car would…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.