2005 BMW 320I

Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2005 BMW 320I, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.

Recalls (US model-wide)

We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.

Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain

What we found

2020-01-15Recall 20V018000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Details
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. 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.

Inspections in Norway (model-wide)

How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.

Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0

Inspections: 105
Passed first time: 30%
All 2005 cars: 26%
Dangerous fault found: 8%
Typical mileage: 150,000–200,000 km
Faults: Brakes: 50% of cars
Faults: Lights and electrical: 42% of cars
Faults: Axles, wheels, tyres and suspension: 38% of cars
Faults: Emissions, noise and leaks: 36% of cars

Other years of the BMW 320I

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