Does the 2015 BMW 320I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW 320I, the most recent reported on July 11, 2024 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 320I?

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (8).

How many 2015 BMW 320I complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 BMW 320I recalls and problems

3 recalls and 34 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 BMW 320I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 BMW 320I recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 24V527000 · reported July 11, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 1,145 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
The 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.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 24V288000 · reported April 24, 2024 · BMW of North America, LLC · 5,761 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 15V520000 · reported August 17, 2015 · BMW of North America, LLC · 7,727 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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].

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine11
Fuel/propulsion system8
Unknown or other7
Electrical system5
Exterior lighting4
Structure3
Wheels2
Air bags1
Back over prevention1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 13, 2026 · Steering
My 2015 BMW 320i (VIN: […]) intermittently loses power steering assistance while driving, creating a serious safety concern. BMW Service Bulletin SI […] describes similar EPS-related issues. Given the nature of this failure, I believe it deserves further review beyond the vehicle’s warranty status. INFORMATION…

Apr 13, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The fuel system was causing my engine to shut down, and I got it replaced at a mechanic. About some time later, after fixing the fuel system, I received a letter from BMW telling me that they had extended the warranty on the Fuel tank, but when I took it in, they said that there was no such extended warranty. The…

Nov 9, 2025 · Unknown or other
My 2015 BMW 320 is having a performance issue. After I diagnosed this is due to corrosion on the wastegate actuator and has failed. The bushing and part corroded and the rod is dangling. This should be covered by the extended warranty on the part as it’s a known defect failure by BMW

Oct 26, 2025 · Electrical system
Vehicle continues to have lighting and electrical issues. Particularly, the left rear turn signal. I’ve repaired it 5 times and it burns out immediately. Dealer assured me they would find issue. Still burned out next day again. Notified dealership and they just want you to keep bringing it back but won’t issue a…

Sep 22, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
The gas tank on my BMW 320i 4 door sedan is leaking gas. Yes; it is available for inspection upon request. I had picked up my son from school and ran an errand. We stopped for gas when we noticed the gas was leaking as soon as we filled up the tank. We were around the corner from our home and drove home very slow. We…

320I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	3	3	0	0
2013	3	9	1	0
2014	7	53	5	1
2015	3	34	0	1
2016	0	25	4	2
2017	0	9	2	0
2018	0	21	6	0

Across all years, the 2014 320I has the most complaints (53). All BMW 320I years →

Questions

Does the 2015 BMW 320I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 BMW 320I, the most recent reported on July 11, 2024 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 BMW 320I?: Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by fuel/propulsion system (8).
How many 2015 BMW 320I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 34 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.