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2017 BMW 320i Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 320i years

The 2017 BMW 320i has 9 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #5 highest of 7 320i model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (4 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
27
23 city / 35 hwy

Top 2017 BMW 320i problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine4 (44%)
  2. Airbags2 (22%)
  3. Other2 (22%)
  4. Brakes1 (11%)
  5. Electrical System1 (11%)
  6. Fuel System1 (11%)
  7. Steering1 (11%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
2017 BMW 320i complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2022Aug 2023Jun 2024Nov 2024Sep 2025
13 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2022 to Sep 2025; peak Jul 2022 (3).

2017 BMW 320i recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 BMW 320i fuel economy and fuel cost

City
23 MPG
Highway
35 MPG
Combined
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other 320i years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002012201320142015201620172018
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution5033327
2016Avoid8325027
2017Good339027
2018Caution6721027

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 BMW 320i a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 BMW 320i ranks #5 of 7 among 320i model years (Complaint Index 33/100, verdict: Good). It has 9 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW 320i?
The most reported problem areas are engine (4 complaints), airbags (2 complaints), and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 90,500 miles.
Does the 2017 BMW 320i have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 BMW 320i in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 BMW 320i?
EPA rates the 2017 BMW 320i at 27 MPG combined (23 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.