1977 BMW 320I
4 recall campaigns and 0 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 1977 BMW 320I; the recalls concern vehicle speed control, electrical system and fuel system, gasoline.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: When subjected to the extremely high temperatures that can occur in the engine compartment, the damper sleeves which cover the return springs of the accelerator control system can deform and prevent their returning the throttle to idle position after release of the accelerator pedal.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the throttle return damper sleeves with new sleeves of high temperature-resistant plastic material.
Filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE.
Defect, as filed: The hex head bolt that connects the main wiring harness to terminal #30 may not have been tightened to the proper torque.
Remedy: The dealer will remove the fuse panel and retighten the 5-mm hex head bolt in the main power terminal underneath the fuse panel, without charge to owner.
Filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE.
Defect, as filed: Due to the high fuel flow rate in the fuel system, conditions of extreme altitude, temperatures, or fuel contamination, may lead to the formation of fuel vapor bubbles.
Remedy: The dealer will install an additional fuel pump in the right side of the fuel tank at no charge to owner.
Filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE.
Defect, as filed: The involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 124, "accelerator control systems". The two accelerator return springs located on top of engine may oscillate at high engine speeds, which may cause vibration noise and lead to premature spring fatigue and possible breakage. This may make it impossible for the accelerator system to return to idle speed.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install rubber sleeves over the return springs to preclude oscillation, without charge to owner.
Filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE.
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP78034 | Defect petition | SPARK PLUG FOULING | electrical system | 2 May 1978 | 24 Jul 1978 | — |
Other BMW 320I model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 4 | 0 | 150,769 |
| 1978 | 4 | 2 | 132,600 |
| 1979 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 66,600 |
| 1980 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1982 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2000 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 292,948 |
| 2001 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 292,948 |
| 2002 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 292,948 |
| 2003 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 292,948 |
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 292,948 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 292,948 |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | 92,906 |
| 2013 | 3 | 3 | 92,906 |
| 2014 | 7 | 23 | 118,717 |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 | 14,633 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2018 NHTSA | 0 | 1 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All BMW 320I model years · BMW: 250 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1977 BMW 320I have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 80V076000, was reported to NHTSA on 19 Jun 1980 and concerns vehicle speed control:springs. Across all model years the BMW 320I line has 13 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1977 BMW 320I?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 1977 BMW 320I complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.