1989 BMW 320Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 BMW 320, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 BMW 320 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1989 BMW 320 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other 320 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 320 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 320 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SHE WENT TO PARK VEHICLE, AND FEW MINUTES LATER MIDDLE OF REAR WINDOW JUST CAVED IN. GLASS JUST FELL OUT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Complaint 877261 · Jan 2, 2001

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