Vehicle safety record

2000 BMW 323 Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2000 BMW 323 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2001 has 0.

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39/100Safety Index

DMore problems than a typical 323 year, for its age

#366 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2000 BMW 323 problems

Airbags2100%

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2000 BMW 323 recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

19V698000Oct 2, 20193,924 vehicles affected

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The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

Air bags: inflator module

17V047000Jan 20, 2017230,117 vehicles affected

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The problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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2 complaints about the 2000 BMW 323

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 323i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v853000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. An unknown dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Airbags

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags). Bmw of louisville (2200 blankenbaker pkwy, louisville, ky 40299, (502) 287-1501) was contacted and diagnosed that both air bags needed to be replaced; however, the dealer only repaired the passenger side air bag. After the repair, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer was contacted again and stated that they would inspect the vehicle. The contact was notified that the dealer...

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ran a code and simply turned the warning indicator off, which was why the failure recurred soon after it was reset. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the remedy for the recall was performed. The contact was transferred to the customer service line and then left on hold. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 317,000.

BMW 323: every year compared

22000 2001 2002

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2002	0	2	-	C
2001	0	2	-	C
2000	2	2	Airbags	D

All 323 years

2000 BMW 323 vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2000 BMW 323	2	2	0	D
2000 BMW 323I	401	7	13	F	Compare
2000 BMW 328I	112	7	6	F	Compare
2000 BMW 3 Series	88	1	3	D	Compare
2000 BMW 328IC	34	0	0	-	Compare
2000 BMW 323CI	31	4	0	F	Compare
2000 BMW 328CI	15	4	0	F	Compare
2000 BMW 325CI	6	3	0	D	Compare
2000 BMW 330CI	1	3	0	C	Compare

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Questions about the 2000 BMW 323

Does the 2000 BMW 323 have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 BMW 323: inflator module (October 2019); inflator module (January 2017). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 323?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (2).

How many complaints has the 2000 BMW 323 had?

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 19, 2019 and the latest on February 20, 2020. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 BMW 323 a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW 323 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

What should I do if my 2000 BMW 323 has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 21 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data