2016 BMW 320I vs 2018 BMW 320I
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 BMW 320I | 2018 BMW 320I |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 25 | 21 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 353 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–28 | 27–28 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW 320I | BMW 320I |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 7 | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7 |
| Power Train | 3 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 0 |
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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.