2004 BMW 320I recalls and problems

The 2004 BMW 320I has 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

Do not drive warning. NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive affected vehicles until the recall repair is done. Affected campaign: 20V018000.
How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 9 320I model years — 9th most.

1recalls
1complaints
0crashes
1fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
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1 recall

Air Bags

Jan 15, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V018000 · 292,948 vehicles
Do not drive

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy & notes

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2004 vs. other BMW 320I years

2002: 1 complaints20022004: 1 complaints20042012: 3 complaints20122013: 9 complaints20132014: 53 complaints2014532015: 34 complaints20152016: 25 complaints20162017: 9 complaints20172018: 21 complaints201821

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 BMW 320I have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 BMW 320I, the latest from Jan 15, 2020 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 320I?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (1), unknown or other (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2004 BMW 320I?

1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" advisory. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.