1980 BMW 320iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1980 BMW 320i, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2006. Updated daily.
Where the 1980 BMW 320i has problems
3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1980 BMW 320i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1980 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
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- Caution
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What 320i owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1980 BMW 320I FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE TUNED AND REPLACED, NEEDS AUX AIR VALVE, IGNITION HAS MISFIRE, BATTERY BOX NEEDS TO BE WELDED. *TS THE STARTER AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE THROTTLE CABLE WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE STALLED.*JB UPDATED 05/22/06
ORDER FACTORY RECALL IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY ALL OWNERS,THEY HAVE MAKERS OF THESE NEW PUMPS,CURRENT OIL PUMP AT IDLE IS 10 PSI, INSUFFICENT TO SHUT OFF OIL LIGHT, MAKE BMW PUT IN LEGAL OIL PUMP, ONE THAT PROVIDES SUFFICENT LUBRICATION AT IDLE AND HARDEN THE THREADS OF THE OIL SWITCH HOUSING. *AK
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