1997 BMW 320
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 BMW 320 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.
1997 BMW 320 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1997 BMW 320 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 BMW 320.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1997 BMW 320 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 1
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 320. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the BMW 320
The BMW 320 was a car manufactured by BMW in Germany from 1937 to 1938, as the successor to the 319-based BMW 329. It was offered in 2-door saloon and convertible versions. Approximately 4,200 cars were made, of which 1,835 were cabriolets.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.