2000 Bmw 323CI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
31 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
121,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 31 complaints (35.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 9.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Structure:Body | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 1 |
Air Bags: 11; Power Train: 6; Structure:Body: 4; Suspension: 4; Electrical System: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 8 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 8
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2011: 3; 2012: 4; 2013: 4; 2014: 7; 2015: 6; 2016: 2; 2017: 3; 2019: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10432538 · 2011-10-24 (October 24, 2011)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 530CI. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY WAS DETACHING FROM THE VEHICLE AND ITS WELDS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 200,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10432538 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10435768 · 2011-11-15 (November 15, 2011)
2000 BMW 323CI. CONSUMER STATES REVERSE DID NOT ENGAGE AND WOULD NOT WORK *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS A DUAL TRANSMISSION (STEP TRONIC). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10435768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10439283 · 2011-12-10 (December 10, 2011)
THE REAR SUSPENSION IS SEPARATING AT THE ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE BODY. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT BY BMW. THERE HAS BEEN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BUT IT HAS EXPIRED AND BMW IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT THE REPAIRS. THIS HAS POSED A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE THE CAR SUSPENSION CAN ACTUALLY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE BODY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10439283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10456114 · 2012-04-23 (April 23, 2012)
OVER THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINS FROM MANY OWNERS. WEBSITE IS CREATED SO THAT OWNERS CAN SHARE THEIR DISAPPOINTMENTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. PLEASE VISIT HTTP://NOREVERSE.ORG/ . *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10456114 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10469296 · 2012-08-06 (August 6, 2012)
WELL I HAD STOPPED TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT AFTER WORK . AS I WAS LEAVING TO GET IN MY CAR,I TURNED ON MY ENGINE AN PLACED THE CAR IN REVERSE AND I GOT NO RESPONSE..I HERE THIS IS AN ONGOING ALMOST INEVITABLE PROBLEM WITH ALL 3 SERIES BMW. I STRONGLY FEEL A RECALL IS NEEDED...
Owner-reported narrative. 114,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469296 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10487530 · 2012-12-06 (December 6, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND WHEN ENGAGED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COMPUTER BOARD SENSOR WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,546.
Owner-reported narrative. 131,546 miles reported. Look up ODI 10487530 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10490028 · 2012-12-24 (December 24, 2012)
AFTER STOPPING AT A STORE FOR GROCERIES I RETURNED TO MY CAR AND THE REVERSE GEAR HAD FAILED. AFTER A WEB SEARCH I DISCOVERED THAT THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR FAILURES AND NO ACTION TO DATE THAT I CAN FIND. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ALL OF US. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 61,689 miles reported. Look up ODI 10490028 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10509724 · 2013-04-26 (April 26, 2013)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 145,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10509724 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
19V852000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2019-11-26 (November 26, 2019)
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. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign record ↗19V853000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2019-11-26 (November 26, 2019)
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. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗20V018000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2020-01-15 (January 15, 2020)
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 non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗21V401000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2021-05-27 (May 27, 2021)
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) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗