2018 BMW 320iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2018 BMW 320i, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2018 BMW 320i has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2018 BMW 320i recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2018 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 2018 BMW 320i, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What 320i owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The electrical call system malfunctions. I’ve done extensive research and actually confirmed with Garret today at A&L BMW that there is a problem in the manufacturing of the shark fin. The gasket that BMW uses does not hole up and the sealant does not keep water from leaking into the fin. Every…
VEHICLE HAD 300 MILES ON IT. ALL POWER WENT OUT IN THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE STEERING GOING STRAIGHT 45MPH WITH MY SMALL CHILD IN THE CAR. ALMOST DIED, BUT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL CAR TO GET IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ALMOST GETTING HIT HEAD ON. CALLED BMW FROM WITHIN THE CAR AND WENT LATER THAT DAY TO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 BMW 320I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS WERE FOUND EATING THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SPEAKERS WERE EMITTING A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PAUL MILLER BMW (1515 NJ-23, WAYNE, NJ 07470) WHERE NO FAILURE WAS…
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