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2017 BMW 320I Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
33%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
87,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2017 BMW 320I, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.

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.

“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 2024-11

“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 2024-08

“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 was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11525044, filed 2023-06, 87,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018524%
2017333%
2016728%
20151132%
20141223%
2013222%

Other parts of the 2017 BMW 320I

Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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