KnownCarProblems2015 BMW 320i Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 BMW 320i, most often about the engine (32% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about 320i model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2015 BMW 320i problems
Engine
11 complaints · 32%Oil pump prematurely failed causing engine damage. Not being covered by manufacturer warranty. Manufacturer claims engine damage will be on the customer even though oil pump prematurely fails.
My 2015 BMW 320i gave me a warning of charging malfunction warning so I took my car to BMW service for an inspection. This was in april 2019. The service advisor let me know I could need a new battery so I approved new battery if that's what it needed. Once inspected further I was told there was an oil leak and that…
Fuel system
9 complaints · 27%High pressure fuel pump failure. We have had this problem occur three times now. This last time happened to my spouse while traveling 70+ MPH with cruise control set. The onset was a sudden loss of power, an immediate and unsettling shudder with an onscreen popup. The abrupt loss of speed nearly caused an accident…
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 320i. The contact stated that after his wife had refueled the vehicle, he noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel on the driver's side rear. There was a puddle of fuel on the ground. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called an independent mechanic who stated that the…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 21%The BMW 320i 2015 vehicle continues to drop tire air pressure below a safe level. The tire pressure monitoring system is disabling the driver's onboard display with a low tire warning alert. All 4 tires are dropping from 32psi to 23psi which is a safety hazard. Each time I visit the classic BMW dealership of plano, tx…
While driving on the highway at approx. 70 miles and hour, a loud crashing sound happened in the cabin of my car. A few seconds later, glass started raining down on my head and body. The sunroof had exploded in an upward direction. There were no cars or other vehicles around me at the time and the top looked like it…
Electrical
5 complaints · 15%My 2015 BMW 320i gave me a warning of charging malfunction warning so I took my car to BMW service for an inspection. This was in april 2019. The service advisor let me know I could need a new battery so I approved new battery if that's what it needed. Once inspected further I was told there was an oil leak and that…
Lights
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW 320i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH the passenger side headlight stopped illuminating the road. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that about one month later the driver's side headlight stopped illuminating and…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: body.
Can NHTSA enforce a recall on the well-known 'trunk opens on its own' defect on BMW 3 series, which my 2015 320i also has since I bought it in 2016? Please see attached 'to NHTSA on BMW series 3 defect.pdf'.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 BMW 320i recalls
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Full defect summary
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].
Full defect summary
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."
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
Questions about the 2015 BMW 320i
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 320i?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (11 complaints); fuel system (9 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2015 BMW 320i have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 11, 2024 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the BMW 320i?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about 320i model year since 2000, with 34 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.