Vehicle safety record

2003 BMW 323IT Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2003 BMW 323IT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2020 for the inflator module.

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50/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical 323IT year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2003 BMW 323IT recalls 1

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

20V018000Jan 16, 2020292,948 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: 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.
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: 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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No complaints about the 2003 BMW 323IT yet

No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.

BMW 323IT: every year compared

2000 2001 2002 02003 2004 2005

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2005	1	-	C
2004	1	-	C
2003	1	-	C
2002	1	-	C
2001	2	-	D
2000	2	-	D

All 323IT years

2003 BMW 323IT vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2003 BMW 323IT	0	1	0	C
2003 BMW 3 Series	489	0	17	F	Compare
2003 BMW Alpina Roadster	414	0	5	-	Compare
2003 BMW M3 Convertible	141	0	8	D	Compare
2003 BMW M3 Coupe	141	0	8	-	Compare
2003 BMW 5 Series Sport Wagon	119	0	7	-	Compare
2003 BMW 7 Series	97	2	9	C	Compare
2003 BMW K1200LT	21	0	2	D	Compare
2003 BMW M5	18	1	1	F	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2003 BMW 323IT

Does the 2003 BMW 323IT have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 BMW 323IT: inflator module (January 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

How many complaints has the 2003 BMW 323IT had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2003 BMW 323IT a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 323IT 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 2003 BMW 323IT 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 23 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data