BMW 320I
2012–2016 only
2012–2016 BMW 320I models have 159 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 57,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2012–2016 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 320I report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2012–2016 only
Median onset: 57,500 miles. 30.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 71,700 miles.
Median onset: 103,000 miles.
Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.
Which other vehicles have timing chain problems? →Median onset: 95,000 miles.
Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 128,685 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,520–$2,820 nationally.
Which other vehicles have turbo problems? →Median onset: 25,178 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 17,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 145,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2012–2016 model years. See the full BMW 320I report for every year and full specs/safety data.