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1979 BMW 320iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1979 BMW 320i, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 4, 2003. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1979 BMW 320i has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1979 BMW 320i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
1979 vs. every other 320i 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 320i median. How we score
'77'78'79'80'82'00'01'02'03'04'05'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 320i owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A NOISE. WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE HEATER CORE EXPLODED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON THE FEET. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH
Own a 1979 320i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.