BMW 323i recalls and problems
9 recalls and 411 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
411
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
4
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BMW 323i by year
Most reported BMW 323i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 238 | |
| Air Bags | 78 | |
| Structure | 27 | |
| Visibility | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 | |
| Suspension | 10 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | |
| Tires | 7 |
All BMW 323i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan… |
| 21V-401 | May 27, 2021 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2005 | Do not driveAir Bags | 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… |
| 19V-853 | Nov 26, 2019 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | 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)… |
| 19V-852 | Nov 26, 2019 | 2000 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 14V-428 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2000 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons… |
| 17V-676 | Oct 25, 2017 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. |
| 02V-223 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2000 | Air Bags | On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds. |
| 00V-048 | Feb 17, 2000 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 323i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 BMW 323i has the most reports (401). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 323i have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 323i model years 2000–2011.
What are the most common BMW 323i problems?
Owners report power train, air bags, structure problems most often.