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2014 BMW 320I vs 2016 BMW 320I

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 BMW 320I2016 BMW 320I
NHTSA complaints5125
Recall campaigns70
Service bulletins (TSBs)486353
Investigations21
Crash reports44
Fire reports12
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)27–2827–28
Median reported incident mileage67,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 320IBMW 320I
Engine117
Electrical System92
Fuel/propulsion System92
Power Train73
Air Bags55
Service Brakes27
Exterior Lighting71
Structure35

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.