How many recalls does the 1981 BMW 320 have?

The 1981 BMW 320 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1981 BMW 320 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1981 BMW 320?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1981 BMW 320 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1981 BMW 320. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While traveling 65-70 mph tire blowout and right front tire tread separated and caused damage to right front fender. Consumer states when the tire blowout the vehicle pulled to the right, no tire information given. (ohio traffic crash report). *yd”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2002-04-19

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1981 BMW 320 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.