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Overview
- Body
- Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 181
- Power to weight
- 0.055 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.20
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 35 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 28 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 324 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 7/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 32.7 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 4.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- Yes
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Width
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Wheelbase
- 111 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,296 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/4/2026
- Pass. Vol
- 96 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Cargo Vol
- 13 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 7
- Owner complaints
- 51
- Reported injuries
- 4
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE14%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM12%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12%
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING9%
- POWER TRAIN9%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 78 total.
BMW 320i: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
PE13030opened Sep 6, 2013SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Loss of power assist braking
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
335 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
Jan 16, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB510819
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âÂÂdischarged batteryâ complaints.
May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523
After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.
Mar 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB840822
The 3G network in the US has been shut down. This means that only the 4G network will be available. In the 4G network, voice calls will be transferred via the Voice over LTE (VoLTE) function. For this purpose, the SIM card must perform an IMS registration in the mobile communication network. Due to a production error, the telematics control units were delivered without an IMS configuration. The Connected Drive voice services (Concierge Call, BMW Assistance, and emergency call voice) can no longe
Mar 1, 2023EXTERIOR LIGHTINGB630917
Exterior rear lights do not work.
Dec 1, 2022POWER TRAINB122519
After an automatic engine start (MSA start), the transmission intermittently goes into the Park "P" or Neutral "N" position without any customer influence.
Dec 1, 2022FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEB010919
For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle's Fuel Injectors to 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle's original in-service date.
May 1, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSIB651312
The Headunit High (HU-H), also called NBT, began replacing the Car Information Computer (CIC) on certain MY2013 vehicles with option 609 (as of 7/2012 production). This uses map North America NEXT. The Headunit High 2 (HU-H2), also called NBT-EVO, superseded the NBT HU and was introduced in 3/2014. This uses map North America EVO. The Headunit High 4 (HU-H4, also called MGU21) superseded the MGU starting with certain MY2021 vehicles with option code 6U3 Live Cockpit Professional. This uses map N
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Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 4 yr
- Maintenance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.