MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW 3 Series

◆ Worse than typical
2000 BMW 3 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:08.059Z

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
88
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

41% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 88 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 complaint 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2023: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 88 complaints 2000 88 2001: 36 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2013 2023: 0 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 5 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 88 complaints 2000 88 2001: 36 complaints 2001 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 51 complaints 2003 2004: 77 complaints 2004 2005: 25 complaints 2005 2006: 202 complaints 2006 2007: 115 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2008 2009: 53 complaints 2009 2010: 30 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 7 complaints 2012 2013: 21 complaints 2013 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

41% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.

Structure

34% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

Air bags

13% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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, 2017-11-24

Also filed under Seat belts

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, 2016-07-25

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, 2009-03-12

Engine and engine cooling

9% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system.

FIRE

Electrical system

5% · 4 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

While driving on highway heater setting on warm, smoke filled the cabin. Smoke was coming from center console and left side of glove box from underneath.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-05

Also filed under Seats

Rear lights . Clip contacts melting ground wire . Purchased lights and clips 3 times and melted again. Lights inoperable after 2 weeks of life harness melted . Received multiple warnings and a ticket I now have to prove repair .

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-05

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2000Complaint volume 88 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2002-01-31Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-07-15 Inadvertent side-impact air bag
  3. I
    2002-07-15Engineering analysisClosed 2003-06-24 Inadvertent side-impact air bag deployme
  4. R
    2021-07-12Air bags21V401000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW 3 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 30 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 3 Series have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.