MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 328I

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2001 BMW 328I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:21.063Z

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1996: 31 complaints 1996 1997: 25 complaints 1998: 26 complaints 1999: 98 complaints 2000: 112 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 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 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 2002: 0 complaints 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 2001: 4 complaints 2001 4 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

2001: 4 complaints

View as data table
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

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing cooling system.

Show complaint excerpts

Ambient temp was 75 degrees. Traffic was stop and go. Steam was streaming from under the hood. Service engine light and low coolant line illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-31

Vehicle overheated while seating in traffic at a red light, with the a/c on. The car had not been running for more than 10 minutes. The car was exactly one month old when this occured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-16

Tires

1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.

Show complaint excerpts

Rear differential failure at 33K miles while traveling at 65MPH, causing loss of control and near accident with other vehicles. Bmwna states no liability for incident and ignores the factory warranty on a 2000 module year 3 series.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-31

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    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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    2020-11-10Air 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 328I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW 328I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 328I?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 328I have?
3 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.