Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, white smoke emitted from the vents without warning. The contact also stated that the driver side lower control arm was defective and that the electronic engine power control warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the radiator fluid needed frequent top offs. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.
Engine & cooling
2000 BMW 328I Engine problems
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2000 BMW 328I's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on March 19, 2020. They describe 1 crash, 2 fires and 2 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Engine complaints
"Takata recall" I was hit by a driver going approx 100mph on highway 50e from behind and after being severally hit my tekata airbag damaged my chest, hurt my face, burned my clothes, arms, and made it impossible to breathe. This wouldn't have happened if bmw had more availability to inform, replace and fix such a horrific event.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 328i. While driving at approximately 60 mph, the driver side window door air bag deployed without warning, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,300. The vin was not available.
Driving on freeway ~75 mph and the car suddenly stalls (complete loss of power)
While driving normally, car shuts off while clutch is depressed. This happens while the car is moving. On one occasion it stalled on a counterclockwise highway on ramp. Power steering also shut off when car's engine stopped. Near accident occurred. Dealership repeatedly states no problem with vehicle. *Nm
Thermostat failed causing the thermostat needle to swing from blue to red, eml and check engine light also illuminated. Nlm
Cooling system leak from the front of the engine. *Slc
Severe engine vibrations at cold start, check engine light comes on
BMW 328I engine complaints by year
328I engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data