BMW 323I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 411 owner complaints for the BMW 323I (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is power train (237 complaints), followed by air bags (71 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 401 | 13 | 2 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 323I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 237 | 2 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 71 | 2 of 12 | |
| Structure | 27 | 1 of 12 | |
| Visibility | 16 | 1 of 12 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | 6 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 394,029 |
| 21V401000 | May 27, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 4,511 |
| 20V018000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 292,948 |
| 19V853000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 74,185 |
| 19V852000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000 | 34,396 |
| 14V428000 | Jun 11, 2018 | Air bags | 2000 | 574,007 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 02V223000 | Aug 9, 2002 | Air bags: side/window | 2000 | 20,500 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 14 complaints and a fire in 4 complaints; 21 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.