CarRecallWatchThe 2014 BMW 320i has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (12 reports).
2014 BMW 320i recalls
Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash
Certain BMW 2 Series, 3 Series and 4 Series vehicles from 2014, plus 2015 2 Series models, have head airbags whose inflators may fail at a weld joint.
Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator may rupture during deployment because of a manufacturing defect.
Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas
The side head airbag inflators in these BMW 2 Series, 3 Series, and 4 Series vehicles may fail at a weld joint.
Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night
Some BMW 3 Series and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles may have been programmed with software that can cause the front side marker lights to stay off when the parking lights or headlights are on.
Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning
Improper nickel plating on components inside the fuel pump can cause the pump to fail.
Most common 2014 BMW 320i problems
Problem areas named in the 53 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
| Steering | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320I. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating with the check engine warning light illuminated, with the message "Drive Train Malfunction" displayed. The contact stated that later while attempting to drive there was a loud sound coming from the engine compartment and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was parked due to the fear of a crash. The failure mileage was 77,000.
The engine drivetrain malfunctioned and there is a message. My safety and safety of others was put at risk when I was driving the car it was shaking kicking moving on its own not braking I couldnât control the car. I felt as if the car was about to hit someone on the road and the engine was going to blow up or transmission. I was afraid it was very scary! There is an engine misfire No When I bought it, it was a tire sign and shaking but the salesman said it was just the tires after two weeks the engine sign was on and a drivetrain malfunction message came up and the car was shaking kicking moving on its own about to hit some people on the road and I couldnât control it and the engine o
I was driving on a on a busy interstate after work and out of nowhere I get the Temperature warning and start losing power. This is Dangerous! I am submitting this complaint to report a safetyârelated defect involving the electric water pump on my 2014 BMW 320i. This issue is widely documented among BMW owners, and several 3âSeries models from the same production years have been included in recalls or service bulletins for premature water pump failure. However, the 2014 BMW 320i (F30 chassis, N20/N26 engine) is not included, despite experiencing the same failure pattern. In my case, the water pump failed without warning. During the coolant bleeding process, there was no circulation or
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320I. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking lot at approximately 10 MPH and shifting the vehicle into park(P), the message that the engine was overheating was displayed on the instrument panel. After waiting a while for the engine to cool down the contact restarted the vehicle and exited the parking lot. The contact stated that the vehicle began hesitating and sputtering as if the vehicle was going to stall. The contact pulled into another nearby parking lot to park and turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic and the contact was informed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been of
The electrical water pump that was just recalled on over 720,000 bmws is the same water pump on the 320is. My vehicle as of now has had issues with the pump completely going out causing high temperature issues with the motor while driving.
2014 BMW 320i questions
Does the 2014 BMW 320i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2014 BMW 320i: Side curtain airbag may leak or rupture in a crash; Driver airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments at occupants; Side Airbag Inflator May Rupture or Leak Gas; Front side marker lights may stay off, raising crash risk at night; Fuel Pump May Fail and Stall Engine Without Warning. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 320i?
Based on 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (12), Unknown Or Other (11), Electrical System (9).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 BMW 320i has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.