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2014 BMW 320xi Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 BMW 320xi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 25,781 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 15V520000 2015-08-17 7,727 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

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

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.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 15V189000 2015-03-31 18,054 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS
2
POWER TRAIN
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Purchased 4 cooper evolution tour all season tires (225 50 17 94v). Dot u940 1lt 4119 in november 2019. Tires do not maintain air pressure. Tires require more air within 2-4 days. Sidewalls bulge when fully inflated causing tires to look under inflated but lose air pressure in a short period of…”

TIRES · reported 2020-01-05

“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw 320xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags); however the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair the manufacturer was made…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-07-01

“This bmw has approximately 16000 miles on it (was purchased last year). Car was being driven first time that day. Car was stopped at a traffic intersection. When light changed and gas was pressed, the car made a stuttering noise and moved a few feet and stopped. The dashboard indicated drivetrain…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-11-30

“I am a widow with two children and am afraid to drive my vehicle due to the airbag recall and the injuries and deaths it has caused. I was notified in february but the part has never been available for replacement.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-02-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

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…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

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…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 BMW 320xi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.