ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 18 2020 AROUND 3:30AM I WAS WOKEN BY MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS NOTIFYING ME THAT ME 2014 BMW WAS CURRENTLY ON FIRE IN A UNCONTROLLABLE BLAZE. FROM THE ENGINE BAY OF THE CAR DOWN TO MY FUEL TANK AND PUMPS WERE SHOOTING OUT FLAMES COVERING THE CAR ITSELF BY THE TIME I WAS ABLE TO RUN FROM MY ROOM TO MY CAR I CAN SEE THAT THE DAMAGE WAS DONE. I PROCEEDED TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTME…
2014 bmw 320i electrical problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
BRAND NEW CAR (2 MONTHS OLD, ABOUT 2000 MILES). RECEIVED WARNING ON HIGHWAY THAT MY LEFT REAR TIRE WAS LOW AND TO PULL OVER. I HAVE RUN FLATS SO I SLOWED DOWN IN RIGHT LANE AND EXITED TO GET TO A GAS STATION. THE TIRE WAS NOT FLAT BUT I PUT AIR IN IT AND THE TPM WENT BACK TO GREEN. THE NEXT MORNING THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND I DROVE STRAIGHT TO BMW OF NAPLES WHERE THEY TOPPED OFF ALL 4 TIRES AND …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 BMW 320I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLUG AND PINS AND TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESS BEING MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE M…
I GOT MY 2014 BMW 320I XDRIVE 10 MONTHS AGO, LOVE THE CAR! BUT SINCE I'VE HAD IT, THIS HAS HAPPENED LIKE 5 TIMES NOW, WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF WITH THE FIRST PUSH OF THE BUTTON EVERYTHING SHUTS OFF INCLUDING ELECTRICAL WHICH ISN'T SUPPOSE TO SHUT OFF UNTIL THE 2ND PUSH OF THE BUTTON. SO BASICALLY NOTHING WILL WORK ON IT AT ALL UNTIL IT WANTS TO WORK ON ITS OWN. IT LEFT ME AND MY KIDS STRANDED ONE T…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2014 bmw 320i?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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