Model year guide

2001 BMW 320I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 BMW 320I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 122 on record.

2001 BMW 320I — representative photo
Representative photo

2001 BMW 320I at a glance

Safety recalls1

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 BMW 320I recalls 1

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #20V018000 · 15/01/2020

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…

Fix: 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.

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
176.0 in
Width
68.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Wheelbase
107.5 in
Curb weight
3,175 lb
Front track
58.3 in
Rear track
58.7 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2001 BMW 320I. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

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 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 320I. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 320I

The BMW 3 series is a line of compact executive cars manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 02 series and has been produced in eight generations.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2001 BMW 320I vehicles on record

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2001 BMW 320I — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW 320I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2001 BMW 320I. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.