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2014 BMW

320i

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 320i: best and worst years
2014 BMW 320i

Closest available photo (2013 model year); you're viewing the 2014.

2013 photoGhostofakinaCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
181
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.20

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
32.7 mpg, reported by 2 driversabout 4.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1 (6,000 lb or less)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
7
Owner complaints
53 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE14%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 83 total.

BMW 320i: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record 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 “discharged battery” 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

  • and 327 more

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

Source: bmwusaservice.com as of 2026-06

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.