2000 BMW 323CI recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 21V401000 · May 27, 2021
Problem: 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 Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or…
Risk: The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
4,511 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
Do not drive – the manufacturer advises owners not to drive these vehicles until repaired.
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…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
292,948 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V852000 · Nov 26, 2019
Problem: 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 (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
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. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners…
34,396 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V853000 · Nov 26, 2019
Problem: 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 have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing…
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. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
74,185 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Tires · Oct 10, 2024 · MO
See attached document for complaint.
Structure · Apr 30, 2019 · 60,000 miles · VA
Cracked rear subframe
Air Bags · Nov 13, 2017 · IA
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.
Structure · Jul 17, 2017 · 165,000 miles · FL
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…
Unknown or Other · May 24, 2017 · 160,000 miles · LA · fire
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!
Structure · Feb 29, 2016 · 105,000 miles · WA
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.
Suspension · Feb 29, 2016 · 105,000 miles · WA
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.
Power Train · Feb 1, 2016 · 191,000 miles · CA
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 BMW 323CI. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle became stuck in third gear. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was locked and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired for a transmission failure…
Electrical System · Nov 14, 2015 · 120,000 miles · CA
A faulty gm5 seems to be the reason for the driver-side door not unlocking with the remote key fob. The remote key can unlock the passenger's side door, but not the driver's side.
Air Bags · Mar 12, 2015 · 100,125 miles · CA
Bmw of north america issued a safety recall for my vehicle campaign no. 14V-428 front passenger air bag, as of today. No calls or update information from BMW. *tr
Air Bags · Feb 5, 2015 · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 BMW 323CI. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V428000 (air bags) was received in september of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to remedy the recall were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had…
Air Bags · Jan 18, 2015 · 202,000 miles · RI
There were two people involved when the driver ran over the curb at less than 25 MPH. The driver's and passenger's front airbag went off and the car shut off and does not crank at startup. The car was towed to a shop where they estimated a quote of $900 to fix it not including the airbags work. Both passengers are okay. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 BMW 323CI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2000 BMW 323CI, the most recent one (21V401000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 323CI?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (11), power train (6), structure (5).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2000 BMW 323CI?
Owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.