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...
2000-2006 · 7 model years
BMW 323CI Problems by year
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the BMW 323CI across 7 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (31). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
- Complaints
- 31
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
323CI complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 323CI problems
BMW 323CI recalls 4
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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...
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...
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...
Latest 323CI complaints
See attached document for complaint.
CRACKED REAR SUBFRAME
I had been notificated about possible injuries for suddenly explosin hazard for takata air bags components, my concern its my family and my own security.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. While driving various speeds, a loud knocking noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the trunk area, a large crack was discovered in the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to braman bmw located in jupiter, florida, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000.
Sometimes the emergency lights came on while the car was parked. In september of last year ,while driving it smoke started coming out of the vents then soon after the hole car caught fire. I loved my bmw!
Bmw subframe recall. Took my 2000 323ci in for tune up. Was told by mechanic that lh rear subframe separated from unibody. Was told there was a recall in 2009 but was never informed by bmw. Wanting to know how to access recall for bmw to fix. Vehicle was in shop when notified of issue.
Questions about the BMW 323CI
Which BMW 323CI years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2000 (31). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2000 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common BMW 323CI problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (11), transmission & drivetrain (6), body, doors & structure (5) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 323CI have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all BMW 323CI model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data