2017 BMW 320I Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,500miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 3 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 28 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 23 city / 35 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2017 BMW 320I (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 320I. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 276 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 19 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine3 33%
- Air bags2 22%
- Other or unknown2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Wheels1 11%
Example complaints
Engine: “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 cover Gasket. i need to know if my 2017 Bmw 320i have a Recall on this matter. i believe in 2022 from what i read today.”
NHTSA complaint #11627623, filed 2024-11Air 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 shown on my car screen.”
NHTSA complaint #11475820, filed 2022-07Other or unknown: “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 in top notch condition and this occurred from no where. Thank God I was not hit.; but this did cause me a lot of hassle and money. I am asking BMW to refund me for my time lost and money spent. My car should be among BMW recall. Please add this car model to the recall and refund me my money.”
NHTSA complaint #11609755, filed 2024-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 87,000 and 94,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 BMW 320I. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| 3 Series · wagon AWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
| 3 Series · sedan RWD | ★★★★★ | 4 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.5% risk |
Neighbouring years: 2016: same overall rating; 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2017 BMW 320I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 35 | 28 | $2,950 |
| 320i RWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed manual | 23 | 35 | 27 | $3,050 |
| 320i xDrive AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 23 | 34 | 27 | $3,050 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW 320I in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 276 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10249027Jan 11, 2024Electrical system. The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers…
- 10245364Nov 16, 2023Engine cooling. Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- 10245365Nov 13, 2023Engine cooling. Pressure control valve (pcv) extended ltd wty 15 years/150,000 miles
- 10238090May 1, 2023Electrical system. After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
- 10235205Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Equipment. The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For…
- 10235202Mar 1, 2023Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Exterior rear lights do not work.
- 10230722Dec 1, 2022Transmission and drivetrain. After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
- 10230717Dec 1, 2022Fuel system. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original…
- 10225128Sep 1, 2022Other or unknown. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration.
Other model years of the BMW 320I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21 | 13,615 | 0 | 5 | 28 | — | Rising |
| 2017 | 9 | 90,500 | 0 | 5 | 28 | — | Not enough data |
| 2016 | 25 | 57,500 | 0 | 5 | 28 | 38 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 34 | 56,200 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 50 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 53 | 63,967 | 7 | 5 | 28 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 9 | 84,500 | 3 | — | 28 | — | Not enough data |
All BMW 320I model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2017 BMW 320I have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2017 BMW 320I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2017 BMW 320I is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2017 BMW 320I been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2017 BMW 320I do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2017 BMW 320I 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 3 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2017 BMW 320I get?
The EPA rates the 2017 BMW 320I (320i, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 23 city and 35 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2017 BMW 320I reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,500 miles and the middle half falls between 87,000 and 94,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.