2016 BMW 320I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2016 BMW 320I, and owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2016 BMW 320I. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 BMW 320I have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,865 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW 320I. The contact stated that the Drive Train Failure, Check Engine, and Engine Overheating warning lights were illuminated. There was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owned a 2016 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it caught on fire. The vehicle was unoccupied. The contact stated that while walking into the house that she no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 16, 2025 · Engine
Compare BMW 320I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 320I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 BMW 320I | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 BMW 320I | 4 | 2 |
| 1979 BMW 320I | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 BMW 320I | 0 | 3 |
| 1982 BMW 320I | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 BMW 320I | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 320I | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 BMW 320I | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 BMW 320I | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 320I | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 BMW 320I | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW 320I | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 BMW 320I | 3 | 9 |
| 2014 BMW 320I | 7 | 53 |
| 2015 BMW 320I | 3 | 33 |
| 2016 BMW 320I | 0 | 25 |
| 2017 BMW 320I | 0 | 9 |
| 2018 BMW 320I | 0 | 21 |
Checking a specific 2016 BMW 320I
How do I know if my 2016 BMW 320I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.