2005 BMW 320i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists zero owner complaints for the 2005 BMW 320i and a complaint index of 14, but the year carries one do-not-drive recall for a passenger front airbag defect. It ranks 7th out of 8 model years with available data.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 320i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2005 BMW 320i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2005 BMW 320i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V018000Jan 15, 2020Airbags292,948 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2005 compared with other 320i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 BMW 320i reliable?
- NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2005 320i, and its complaint index of 14 is low. However, it carries a do-not-drive recall for the passenger front airbag, which affects its overall standing among 320i model years.
- Does the 2005 BMW 320i have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA campaign 20V018000 covers the passenger front airbag and is classified as a do-not-drive recall. BMW dealers replace the airbag free of charge.
- How does the 2005 320i compare to other model years?
- The 2005 320i ranks 7th out of 8 model years with data, based on its complaint index of 14 and its one do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2005 320i?
- NHTSA does not list any reported problem areas or complaints for the 2005 320i in this dataset, aside from the airbag recall.