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2016 BMW

320i

Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

BMW 320i: best and worst years
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Overview

Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
180
Power to weight
0.055 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.08

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
Real-world MPG
36.4 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 9.4 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
No
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
0
Owner complaints
25 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE18%
  • SERVICE BRAKES18%
  • AIR BAGS13%
  • STRUCTURE13%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8%
  • POWER TRAIN8%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 40 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

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

235 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.

  • Nov 16, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB010919

    DIESEL FUEL INJECTORS: LTD WTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120,000 MILES

  • Nov 13, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGB011423

    PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE (PCV) EXTENDED LTD WTY 15 YEARS/150,000 MILES

  • May 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB651523

    After programming the head unit (HU-H2), activating the FSC (German word Freischaltcode) Enabling Codes repeatedly fails.

  • Mar 1, 2023EQUIPMENTB840822

    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.

  • and 227 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.