2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [5.25] Ive owned two N20 powered vehicles: 2014 328i, purchased at 29k and drove til 95k when it was totaled. Only issue was coolant thermostat failure replaced under warranty. Car was full bolt on and flashed tuned from 60k onwards.So on Weds my F30 went in for a routine service: Oil, Filters & Brakes. This time I mentioned it again and was greeted with excellent service, immediately the service consultant got the lead tech out to go on a drive with me and they noted 3 noises: 1) The rattle from the steering column, 2) The rattle from the interior light and 3) The knock yes i know , but i openend this thread to find more owners who have / had the same problems whit the 320 si engine , to show BMW its a common problem whit these engines. there a +/- 30 on order worldwide , i think this isnt normal for a car , and there a 2600 cars made worldwide. and i know a few are already been chanced under garantee.
Common problems relayed by BMW 316i F30 drivers include minor complaints like steering wheel vibration to engine noise to a major timing chain problem. The timing chain failure actually resulted in A-A-Classction lawsuit which compensated owners for the money spent on repairs. The culprit was a fault tensioner.
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