KnownCarProblems2014 BMW 320i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 BMW 320i, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 95,000 miles). It is the most complained-about 320i model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
Most common 2014 BMW 320i problems
Engine
13 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles.
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…
Power tran light went on, brakes lost pressure, engine is blown. Looked up this same year/model BMW and my car fits the recall profile to a tee but my VIN wasn't included on the recall list. Car was in motion on the highway when everything came to a head apparently. Car shut down and I pulled off the road without…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles.
All rubber seals around the windshield and windows have melted and water is pouring in all over while driving making it very unsafe while driving. All rubber in the car and outside of the car is melting. It is pouring down on all of the electronics in the car as well and filling up the inner light consul. This is not…
After driving vehicle I returned home and turned of car my friend tried to open his front passenger door and it would not open. I tried all way to unlock door. My concern is if I had been in an accident and a fire or other reason and tried to open that door in an emergency it would have caused a problem.
Fuel system
10 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles.
On the night of october 18 2020 around 3:30am I was woken by my next door neighbors notifying me that me 2014 BMW was currently on fire in a uncontrollable blaze. From the engine bay of the car down to my fuel tank and pumps were shooting out flames covering the car itself by the time I was able to run from my room to…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost power. In addition, the low fuel pressure indicator illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was…
Electrical
9 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. The contact stated the AC, heater and the defroster were inoperable. The contact also stated toxic fumes was entering the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken multiple times to local dealer BMW of minnetonka service located at 15802 wayzata blvd, wayzata, mn 55391, were unable to…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the plug and pins and tail light assembly needed to be replaced due to the wiring harness being melted. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer…
Transmission
9 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 34,000 miles.
The misfire detection monitor, a software strategy built into the computer, is designed to detect an engine misfire. The computer can also normally identify the specific cylinder in which the misfire has occurred. A misfire is nothing more than a lack of combustion, which can be caused by poor fuel quality or…
Twice I have gone to start up my vehicle and I'm getting a message that states something with my drivetrain and to shut the vehicle off, call roadside assistance and take vehicle to the dealership
Lights
7 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: tail lights.
Recently purchased vehicle. After about a week, had issues with both headlights and one brake light. I replaced all the bulbs. About another week later, headlights work but notifications pop up saying front left and right headlamp malfunction. Rear right brake lamp after replacing bulb however is malfunctioning only…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the plug and pins and tail light assembly needed to be replaced due to the wiring harness being melted. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer…
Air bags
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sensor.
Received a warning light and accompanying error message stating I had a malfunctioning passenger restraint system. Vehicle was a certified pre-owned purchase, 2nd owner. As vehicle was under extended warranty and prepaid maintenance program, we took it in for diagnosis and repair. Service advisor informed US that the…
The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. While driving, the passenger restraint system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to BMW of sterling (21710 auto world cir, sterling, va 20166, ([phone]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the…
Steering
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2014 BMW 320i. After parking the vehicle with the brakes engaged, the transmission shifted gears independently. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the floormats depressed the accelerator pedal and caused the vehicle to shift to other gears. The manufacturer was notified of…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 BMW 320i recalls
Air bags: head
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 12, 2026. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive), and 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i, m235i xdrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Fix: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 6, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2015 6 series gran coupe, 2014 5 series gran turismo, 2014 5 series sedan, 2015 6 series convertible, 2015 6 series coupe, 2014 x5, 2013-2014 x3, 2014-2015 3 series sedan, 2014 4 series coupe, 2014 4 series convertible, 2014 3 series gran turismo, and 2015 4 series gran coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Air bags: side/window
Risk: An inflator that ruptures may cause sharp metal fragments to enter or exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, an inflator that leaks gas may only partially inflate during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the head air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 4, 2024. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2014-2015 2 series coupe (228i, 228i xdrive, m235i), 3 series sedan (320i, 320i xdrive, 328i, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335i xdrive, m3, 328d, 328d xdrive), 4 series coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive, m4), and 2015 4 series gran coupe (428i, 428i xdrive, 435i, 435i xdrive) vehicles. The head air bag inflator may fail at the weld joint, which can cause gas to leak from the inflator or result in an inflator rupture.
Lights: exterior lighting
Risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on october 7, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at [email protected].
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Bmw north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and activehybrid3 vehicles manufactured october 20, 2011, to june 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi sports wagon vehicles manufactured march 21, 2013, to march 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured june 28, 2013, to april 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd sports wagon vehicles manufactured july 5, 2013, to april 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices on may 28, 2015. The recall began on july 6, 2015. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i coupe, m235i coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, activehybrid 3, 328xi sports wagon, 428i coupe, 428xi coupe, 435i coupe, 435xi coupe, 428i convertible, 428xi convertible, 435i convertible, 328xi gran turismo, 335xi gran turismo, and 2015 428i gran coupe, 428xi gran coupe, and 435i gran coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on december 2, 2014. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 bmw 328i xdrive sports wagon, 2012-2014 bmw 320i sedan, 328i sedan, 320i xdrive sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 2012-2013 bmw 528i sedan, 528i xdrive sedan, 2013-2014 bmw x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2013-2014 bmw x3 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2012-2014 bmw z4 sdrive28i roadster, and 2014 bmw 428i coupe, and 428i xdrive coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13v-454.
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 31, 2014. Owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at [email protected].
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Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xdrive, and 328i xdrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xdrive sports wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xdrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 z4 sdrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Loss of power assist braking
Summary
In a letter dated september 26, 2013, bmw group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (my) 2012 through 2014 bmw 3-series, 5-series, x1 sav, x3 sav, and z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA recall 13v-454).according to bmw, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft may result in blocking of the oil supply to the vacuum pump, resulting in improper pump operation and loss of power assist braking.on july 11, 2013, bmw initiated a change to the camshaft geometry that prevented the seal disk from blocking the oil port.bmw has not received any bra
Questions about the 2014 BMW 320i
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 320i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints, typically around 95,000 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles); fuel system (10 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 BMW 320i have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the BMW 320i?
- It is the most complained-about 320i model year since 2000, with 53 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.