2017 Bmw 320I

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2017 Bmw 320I has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (31% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2017 bmw 320i. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. the contact related the failure to technical service bulletin: si b11 11 16 (n20 engine oil feed line to the turbo charger). the vehicle wa.

4 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

4 complaints

31%

• The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SI B11 11 16 (N20 Engine Oil Feed Line to The Turbo Charger). The vehicle wa
• I’m not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car was
• On yesterday i went to the Bmw dealership for service. once i got there i reported that i been smelling a burning smell coming from underneath the hood. well the technician can back and reported i have 3 leaks. i was told i needed to replaced EG58 Gasket oil Filter housing, EN17 cylinder head cove

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SI B11 11 16 (N20 Engine Oil Feed Line to The Turbo Charger). The vehicle wa”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

2 complaints

15%

• The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was
• On May 4th, at approximately 6:45 AM, I was driving in heavy rain at a speed under 65 miles per hour when my car hydroplaned and I lost control. This resulted in a significant accident. Despite the severity of the crash, the steering wheel airbag did not deploy, which resulted in a whiplash neck inj

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

15%

• The A/C shuts off after driving 40 minutes and the temperature of 250. Blower is running but will barely force air into the cabin
• I’m not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The A/C shuts off after driving 40 minutes and the temperature of 250. Blower is running but will barely force air into the cabin”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

• The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SI B11 11 16 (N20 Engine Oil Feed Line to The Turbo Charger). The vehicle wa
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: The A/C shuts off after driving 40 minutes and the temperature of 250. Blower is running but will barely force air into the cabin
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The brakes wouldn’t work and car kept going even though I tried to brake several times and with all my strength The car stopped when crashed another car and I was able to shut down the car but the brakes did not work. The crash was very severe and airbags didn’t deploy. A faulty airbag message was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)