Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 320 | 10 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling7
- Visibility4
- Power train3
- Structure2
- Electrical system2
- Unknown or other1
- Tires1
- Steering1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
1 campaigns cover the 320.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
NHTSA recalls