repaired · 2023 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
2000 BMW 328iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 112 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW 328i, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-852 the manufacturer reports only 6% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 BMW 328i has problems
112 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
31Structure1 crash/fire/injury
27Power train
11Suspension
5Engine and engine cooling
5Visibility
5Electrical system
4Tires
3Engine
129 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 35 | 6 |
| Structure | 31 | 1 |
| Power train | 27 | 0 |
| Suspension | 11 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 2 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 |
| 9 other systems | 12 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2000 BMW 328i recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants.
Show 3 more recalls
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator…
no report yet
Air bags: side/window
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG AND HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH OR IMPACT SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT VISIBLE DAMAGE…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other 328i year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 328i median. How we score
'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 328i owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
May of 2019 my driver door airbag, driver side front to rear pillar airbag bursted open while driving 30mph on a flat smooth road. Took to BMW dealer and they informed me that there was a recall and they'd look into it. Days later picked up my car and they said they went off from aftermarket items…
I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE EARLY MORNING STILL DARK ON A STATE ROAD AND RAINING VERY HARD COULD NOT SEE OUT THE WINDSHIELD. I BELIEVE I HIT A POT HOLE. THAT'S WHEN THE SIDE CURTAIN DEPLOYED ON THE RIGHT SIDE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE HEADLINER AND A PILLAR POST. UNKNOWN WHY IT WENT OFF. I KNOW…
SAFETY RECALL ON BMW 3-SERIES VEHICLES (MODEL YEAR 1999-2001) FOR DRIVER'S AIR BAG INFLATOR (NADI). SINCE FEBRUARY 18,2020 I'VE BEEN TRYING TO HAVE BMW AGENT DEALER / CAR MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN CONCORD CA TO PERFORM THE REMEDY CONCERNING THIS ISSUE WITH NO RESULTS ( IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME REASON :…
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