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2016 BMW 320I Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
20%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 BMW 320I, 20% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“While the vehicle was being driven about 40 MPH, I heard what sounded like a gunshot or a loud pop overhead. I pulled over to see what happened and the sunroof had a hole in the middle and the glass was bowing upwards. There were no other cars passing me at the time and I did not see any projectiles coming toward the car that could have caused the damage. The sunroof just spontaneously shattered.”

NHTSA complaint #10966258, filed 2017-03, 32,000 miles

“I was involved in a major accident in a 2016 Bmw 320I with front and passenger side impact. It was so bad, it pushed back my entire axle, wheels, etc. My driver side nor passenger side airbags failed to deploy. I was traveling 40 miles per hour when hit by another driver who was traveling downhill at or above the same speed. Sos button did not work either. This happened on a city street (intersection). The car is a total loss. I had two minors in the car with me. The message displayed on my dash, etc. Says something about faulty airbags, etc. …”

NHTSA complaint #11324617, filed 2020-05, 55,000 miles

“Takata recall - a safety recall has not yet been issued for this vehicle and/or its takata airbag system. Driver of the vehicle was stopped on a two lane highway attempting to take a left hand turn when she was rear ended by another vehicle traveling approximately 55 MPH. After impact, her vehicle traveled across the yellow line, across a southbound lane and off the roadway into a 4 foot ditch. The airbag system failed to deploy both when struck by the other vehicle as well as the impact with the ditch. Driver was injured and taken to emergency room. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166339, filed 2019-01, 13,873 miles

“While replacing the battery, the battery well was rusty. If allowed to continue I have no doubt the very heavy battery will fall through to the ground causing an accident and very hazardous materials will spill on the roadway (acids and lead from a ruptured battery).”

NHTSA complaint #11621820, filed 2024-10

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016520%
201539%
201436%
2013222%

Other parts of the 2016 BMW 320I

Brakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 BMW 320I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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