MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW 328I

● Typical for this model
2000 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:25.096Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
112
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2000 112 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2007: 399 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 155 complaints 2011: 577 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 151 complaints 2014 2015: 125 complaints 2016: 57 complaints
1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 98 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2000 112 2001: 4 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 399 complaints 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2010: 155 complaints 2010 2011: 577 complaints 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2014: 151 complaints 2014 2015: 125 complaints 2016: 57 complaints 2016
1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1997 1998: 26 complaints 1998 1999: 98 complaints 1999 2000: 112 complaints 2000 112 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 0 complaints 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2005: 0 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2007: 399 complaints 2007 2008: 239 complaints 2008 2009: 193 complaints 2009 2010: 155 complaints 2010 2011: 577 complaints 2011 2012: 130 complaints 2012 2013: 257 complaints 2013 2014: 151 complaints 2014 2015: 125 complaints 2015 2016: 57 complaints 2016

2000: 112 complaints

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YearComplaints
199631
199725
199826
199998
2000112
20014
20020
20030
20040
20050
20060
2007399
2008239
2009193
2010155
2011577
2012130
2013257
2014151
2015125
201657

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

32% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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"Takata recall" I was hit by a driver going approx 100MPH on highway 50E from behind and after being severally hit my tekata airbag damaged my chest, hurt my face, burned my clothes, arms, and made it impossible to breathe.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Also filed under Structure

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 BMW 328I. While driving 65 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into a wall to avoid being struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-16

While driving at 70 MPH on the highway the drivers side air bags deployed without any crash or any obvious reason. We drove through some rocks & debris on the shoulder getting the vehicle under control and stopped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-20

Structure

28% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Subframe failure on BMW E46. On my rear 2 differential mounts of the subframe were cracks that were spreading. Driver side rear mount had completely torn out and the subframe was a gaping hole around the mount. No hard driving done to car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-21

Power train

24% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

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Heard a squeaking noise from near my rear differential. Lifted the car and found that the subframe had pulled the mount from the body causing the car to become difficult to control and nearly sideswiped a person in the next lane.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-09

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

11% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing rear and control arm.

Visibility

5% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and sun/moon roof assembly.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2000-05-15Exterior lighting00V048000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

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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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  3. R
    2014-12-01Air bags14V428000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014.

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  4. R
    2020-02-13Air bags20V018000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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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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  6. R
    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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  7. 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V048000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 02V223000 · Air bags
  • Recall 14V428000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V852000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2000 BMW 328I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 BMW 328I is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 328I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 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.