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2015 BMW 320i reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 BMW 320i has 33 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 320i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Side and window, and Exterior lighting.

2013 BMW 320i
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Complaints

33

Per year

1

Recalls

3

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 33), then Fuel and propulsion system (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 320i has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 BMW 320i. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator 2024-07-11 · NHTSA campaign 24V527000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall air bags, side and window 2024-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 24V288000
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.
Remedy 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.
Recall Exterior lighting 2015-08-17 · NHTSA campaign 15V520000
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."
Remedy 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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Complaints by component (33 total)

Engine
11
Fuel and propulsion system
8
Electrical system
5
Exterior lighting
4
Structure
3
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Back-over prevention
1
Electronic stability control (ESC)
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Powertrain
1
Service brakes
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-04-13
  • "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…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-11-09
  • "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…"
    Electrical system, Exterior lighting · filed 2025-10-26
  • "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…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-09-22
  • "I have barely driven this BMW 320i from 2015. It is a well taken car parked in the garage. It has 33,000 miles on it. The check engine light came on so I brought it in for a diagnostic. The error is N63R Engine -…"
    Engine · filed 2025-02-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 BMW 320I 4 DR RWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2015 BMW 320I Xdrive 4 DR AWD 5 stars 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
320i 2L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 23 35 27 MPG $2950
320i 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 23 35 28 MPG $2850
320i xDrive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 23 34 27 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

F30 generation, 2013–2018
Body styles Sedan
Oil SAE 0W-30 (2013 N20); SAE 0W-20 (2015–2018; confirm BMW LL on under-hood label)
Tire size 225/50R17, 225/45R18, 255/40R18 (trim-dependent) front / 225/50R17, 225/45R18, 255/40R18 (trim-dependent; staggered on some packages) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 13V454000 covers certain 2012-2014 320i and 320i xDrive sedans (with 328i models on the same campaign) for a brake vacuum pump concern that can reduce power brake assist. Recall 14V627000 covers overlapping 2012-2014 320i sedans for related brake vacuum hose and line issues. Recall 24V288000 covers certain 2014-2015 320i sedans (with other F30 and F32 models) for head air bag inflators that may rupture or leak; dealers replace the head air bags.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 BMW 320i reliable?

The 2015 BMW 320i has 33 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 1 per year. That is more complaints per year than most 320i years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Side and window, and Exterior lighting.

What are common problems with a 2015 BMW 320i?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 33), then Fuel and propulsion system (8) and Electrical system (5). Those filings include 1 that reports a fire.

Is the 2015 BMW 320i more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 320i has 52 complaints, 3 per year, and the 2016 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 BMW 320i been recalled?

The 2015 BMW 320i has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 BMW 320i?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the 2015 BMW 320i with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 BMW 320i get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 BMW 320i is 27.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

Is oil specified for the F30 320i on this record?

Not yet with a sourced fill here — confirm BMW LL viscosity from the under-hood label for your N20 production date.

What does recall 13V454000 cover on early 320i?

Certain 2012-2014 320i and 320i xDrive sedans (with 328i on the same campaign) for a brake vacuum pump concern that can reduce power brake assist.

What years does the F30 320i cover?

2013-2018 on this site.