1999 BMW 328I
This year had at least 30% fewer 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.
- Complaints
- 98
- Recalls
- 7
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
Campaigns on file for 1999
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 98 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 98 |
| 2000 | 112 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 399 |
| 2008 | 239 |
| 2009 | 193 |
| 2010 | 155 |
| 2011 | 577 |
| 2012 | 130 |
| 2013 | 257 |
| 2014 | 151 |
| 2015 | 125 |
| 2016 | 57 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
42% · 41 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owned a 1999 BMW 328I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, went through a red light and stroke a truck. The front end of the vehicle got severely damaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-21
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 BMW 328I. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the driver side curtain and door panel air bags deployed. The contact stated that a crash did not occur nor did she drive over a bump in the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-06-20
Head and side door airbags falsely deployed without any side crash impact even after 30 days of just being serviced for recall#99V063000.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-30
Power train
13% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.
Structure
11% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing frame and members and body.
Suspension
10% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing rear and front.
Service brakes
9% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1999-04-30Air bags99V063000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles are built with a side air bag system consisting of door-mounted thorax air bags (Rear door air bags are optional), a head protection system…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the central computer control module that regulates the performance of all of the vehicle's occupant protection systems.
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1999-05-14Service brakes, hydraulic99V100000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. It is possible that the retaining clip that secures the brake booster pushrod to the brake pedal arm was not properly installed during production. It is…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the clip for tight installation and replace the clip if it is loose.
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2002-10-25Air bags02V223000 On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.
Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. Owner notification began October 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…
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2020-06-01Air bags19V851000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999 323i and 328i vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata at one specific inflator production facility.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: BMW recommends that owners do not continue to drive their vehicles.
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2020-07-27Air bags19V852000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata.
Remedy: BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available.
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2020-11-10Air bags19V853000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata.
Remedy: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 41 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V063000 · Air bags
- Recall 99V100000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 02V223000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V851000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V852000 · Air bags
- Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
- Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
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- Is the 1999 BMW 328I reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 BMW 328I is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 328I?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 328I have?
- 7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.