2017 BMW 320iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2017 BMW 320i, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2025. Updated daily.
Where the 2017 BMW 320i has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 BMW 320i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 BMW 320i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 320i owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On yesterday i went to the Bmw dealership for service. once i got there i reported that i been smelling a burning smell coming from underneath the hood. well the technician can back and reported i have 3 leaks. i was told i needed to replaced EG58 Gasket oil Filter housing, EN17 cylinder head cover…
I’m not sure why my car was not apart of this water pump recall. I was driving without any warning my car started stalling and then completely stopped on me. I had to pay for a new water pump due to this. I thought that was was strange as I have always be up on all maintenance for my car. My car…
The contact owns a 2017 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the exhaust tip. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: SI B11 11 16 (N20 Engine Oil Feed Line to The Turbo Charger). The vehicle…
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