MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW 3 Series

◆ Worse than typical
2000 BMW 3 Series
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:10.107Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 3 Series Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2005: 25 complaints 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 115 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
2000: 88 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19861
19920
19930
19941
19953
19962
19975
19983
19996
200088
200136
200226
200351
200477
200525
2006202
2007115
200868
200953
201030
20111
20127
201321
20230

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 11%

11% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WITH A TAKATA RECALL NOTICE. MY 2000 323I HAS A AIRBAG SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGE FROM THE REAR END PASSENGER SIDE. REPAIR WORK WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE DAMAGES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171124

TAKATA RECALL!! I WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON A REGULAR STREET I ALWAYS DRIVE ON AND MID DRIVE BOTH PASSANGER AND DRIVER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON!!!! CAUSING VERY SERIOUS INJURIES!! ALSO CAUSING MORE DAMAGE TO MY CAR!!!!

NHTSA ODI report, 20160725

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323CI. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDED UP ON THE MEDIAN. SHORTLY AFTER, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090312

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2000 — complaint volume: 88
I 20020131 — PE (closed 20020715)

INADVERTENT SIDE-IMPACT AIR BAG

I 20020715 — EA (closed 20030624)

INADVERTENT SIDE-IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYME

R 20210712 — air bags

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI)...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 21V401000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 BMW 3 Series — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 21V401000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2001 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ◆ 2007 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2000 BMW 3 Series reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 BMW 3 Series is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 3 Series?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 3 Series have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.