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2000 BMW 328IC Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 BMW 328IC right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 34 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 BMW 328IC.

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2000 BMW 328IC owner complaints

Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 328IC, describing incidents dated December 30, 2000 to June 14, 2011.

Most-cited components

Structure 14 complaints
Power Train 7 complaints
Suspension 5 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Visibility/Wiper 2 complaints
Air Bags 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10407775 · Filed June 21, 2011
DRIVERSIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT HAS TORN THROUGH THE REAR SUBFRAME DUE TO A BMW ENGINEERING FLAW. *TR
ODI #10404412 · Filed June 4, 2011
THE REAR SUBFRAME ON THE 1999-2006 :BMW 3 SERIES CARS CAN TEAR OR RIP, CAUSING THE REAR END TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR. MY 2000 328CI SHOWS EVIDENCE OF THIS FRAME CRACKING. *TR
ODI #10379430 · Filed January 28, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 328IC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD THUMP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FEELING SIMILAR TO BEING STRUCK FROM THE REAR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE REAR BUSHINGS WERE FAILING. THE CONTACT…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 BMW 328IC right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 BMW 328IC. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

34 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 328IC.

Structure

ODI #10407775

Incident: June 14, 2011 · Filed: June 21, 2011

DRIVERSIDE REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT HAS TORN THROUGH THE REAR SUBFRAME DUE TO A BMW ENGINEERING FLAW. *TR

Structure

ODI #10404412

Incident: June 1, 2011 · Filed: June 4, 2011

THE REAR SUBFRAME ON THE 1999-2006 :BMW 3 SERIES CARS CAN TEAR OR RIP, CAUSING THE REAR END TO FALL OUT OF THE CAR. MY 2000 328CI SHOWS EVIDENCE OF THIS FRAME CRACKING. *TR

Suspension

ODI #10379430

Incident: January 13, 2009 · Filed: January 28, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 328IC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD THUMP FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FEELING SIMILAR TO BEING STRUCK FROM THE REAR. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED THAT THE REAR BUSHINGS WERE FAILING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THEY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL TWO YEARS PRIOR FOR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LISTED UNDER ANY RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Power Train

ODI #10367843

Incident: November 23, 2010 · Filed: November 25, 2010

NO REVERSE.. NOVEMBER 23,2010 WHILE TRYING PARK TO MY DRIVE WAY, MIDDLE OF THE ROAD FIND OUT THAT NO REVERSE!!! AND WHILE TRYING TO AVOID GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, I HIT CURB END UP WITH DAMAGED SUSPENSION AND STILL NO REVERSE .. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10284903

Incident: August 13, 2009 · Filed: September 22, 2009

MY 2000 BMW 328CI WILL NOT GO INTO REVERSE. I HAVE READ THAT THERE THIS IS A VERY COMMON TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH THE GM TRANSMISSION AND THAT GM RECALLED IT BUT BMW DID NOT. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10283463

Incident: September 9, 2009 · Filed: September 9, 2009

THE CAR WAS IN PARKING LOT. I SWITCHED THE STICK INTO REVERSE POSITION AND THE CAR GOES NOWHERE. *TR

Power Train

ODI #10263912

Incident: April 1, 2009 · Filed: April 1, 2009

MY 200 BMW 328CI'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES ON THE CAR. I AM THE ONLY OWNER OF THE CAR AND TOOK PERFECT CARE OF IT. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN MAINTAINED BY AN AUTHORIZED BMW DEALERSHIP. *TR

Air Bags

ODI #10261151

Incident: January 21, 2008 · Filed: March 9, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 328IC. WHEN AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATES EVEN IF THE PERSON IS PROPERLY POSITIONED. THE CONTACT IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS STATED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 FOR THE 2004-2006 BMW VEHICLES (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). THE DEALER COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD AND IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND A SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE WAS RESET, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10258365

Incident: January 1, 2009 · Filed: February 11, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 3 SERIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR SIX WEEKS DUE TO A CRACK IN THE OIL WATER SEPARATOR. THE PART HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE IN ORDER TO MAKE THE REPAIR. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF VEHICLES IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000. UPDATED 3/19/09 *CN ENGINE WAS LEAKING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. UPDATED 03/25/09.*JB

Power Train

ODI #10253239

Incident: December 30, 2000 · Filed: December 30, 2008

REVERSE REFUSES TO WORK. NO WARNING, DROVE 2 HOURS, PULLED INTO DRIVE WAY AND COULDN'T GET OUT. *TR

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