Question 1

Is the Bmw 320I reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Bmw 320I has 232 total NHTSA complaints across 7 model years. The most reliable years are 2012 (5 complaints), 2017 (13 complaints), 2013 (13 complaints). Years to avoid: 2014 (80 complaints), 2015 (46 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Bmw 320I should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2014, 2015 Bmw 320I. The 2014 model has the most complaints (80) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Bmw 320I?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Bmw 320I are 2012 (5 complaints), 2017 (13 complaints), 2013 (13 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2018	35	THIS CAR DOESN'T HAVE A WAY FOR DRIVERS TO PUT THE...	Average
2017	13	The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stat...	Above Average
2016	40	TO NHTSA: NOT TOO LONG AGO THE TIMING CHAIN AND...	Average
2015	46	BOUGHT A BRAND NEW BMW 320I I HAVE HAD IT FOR 45 D...	Below Average
2014	80	I JUST HAD A COOLANT LEAK PROBLEM FROM MY RADIATOR...	Avoid This Year
2013	13	RE: TCN-KDN21-40701 ON 9/17/13 I WAS INVOLVED ...	Above Average
2012	5	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 (NA) BMW 320I. THE CON...	Excellent Reliability

Bmw 320I — All Years

Bmw 320I — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid