1980 BMW 320I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train › Clutch assembly
1980 BMW 320I fuel system needed to be tuned and replaced, needs aux air valve, ignition has misfire, battery box needs to be welded. *ts the starter and clutch assembly needed to be replaced. the fuel injectors were replaced. The throttle cable was replaced. The vehicle stalled.*jb updated 05/22/06
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Order factory recall immediately and notify all owners,they have makers of these new pumps,current oil pump at idle IS 10 psi, insufficent to shut off oil light, make BMW put in legal oil pump, one that provides sufficent lubrication at idle and harden the threads of the oil switch housing. *Ak
- Tires
Firestone, affinity,dot vde8aia265 on a BMW 320I 1980. Replacements tires. When driving could hear a noise like a flat tire makes. Took to the dealer and they stated the tire was inproperly inflated. 3 months later, right rear tire came apart. Wires were sticking out. *Ak the consumer stated that the tires were defective and the tire dealer sold him 1 year old tires. *yh
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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