2014 BMW 320I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2014 BMW 320I, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was involved in an accident on 9/9/20, where my car crashed in to side wall of interstate. Driverside had impact with wall. Curtain airbags deployed successfully. Driver seat airbag came out with blast. They ignited fire and my shirt(dry-fit polo ) burned. I was injured with burn marks on my abdomen. Each burn mark corresponds to whole in aid bag.”
NHTSA complaint #11354118, filed 2020-09, 90,000 miles“Received a warning light and accompanying error message stating I had a malfunctioning passenger restraint system. Vehicle was a certified pre-owned purchase, 2nd owner. As vehicle was under extended warranty and prepaid maintenance program, we took it in for diagnosis and repair. Service advisor informed us that the passenger seat detection mat was to blame and it would not be covered under warranty as the connection points appeared corroded. …”
NHTSA complaint #11110005, filed 2018-07, 45,000 miles“Vehicle displays warning for passenger airbag restraint when started and while driving. Dealer performed a diagnosis and said it is due to a faulty air bag control module.”
NHTSA complaint #11396344, filed 2021-02Related recalls
- 25V871000Dec 17, 2025BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 4 Series Coupe (428i, 428i xDrive, 435i, 435i xDrive), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i…Covers: BMW 320I 2014, 228I 2014–2015, M235I 2014–2015 +4 more
- 24V527000Jul 11, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible…Covers: BMW 320I 2014–2015, X3 2013–2014, 328I 2014–2015 +13 more
- 24V288000Apr 24, 2024BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 Series Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i), 3 Series Sedan (320i, 320i xDrive, 328i, 328i…Covers: BMW 320I 2014–2015, 328I 2014–2015, 428I 2014–2015 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10174015Apr 1, 2020TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: This Service Information Bulletin (Revision 4) replaces SI B51 30 16 dated March 2018. Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked…
- 10171414Jan 1, 2020SIDE PANEL REAR LIGHT HOUSINGS: LTD WTY EXT TO 10 YEARS WITHOUT MILEAGE LIMIT: The rear light housing(s) can loosen/detach at the mounting tabs this can cause a clacking sound in…
- 10146769Sep 1, 2017"AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT: ACSM FC 930A60 OR 930A1C SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTION. According to the customer, the airbag warning light was on, but it may not be on when the vehicle…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2014 BMW 320I
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 BMW 320I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology