Does the 2001 BMW 328I have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 BMW 328I, the most recent reported on May 27, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 328I?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints), followed by power train (1).

How many 2001 BMW 328I complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 BMW 328I recalls and problems

3 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW 328I.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 BMW 328I recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V401000 · reported May 27, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · 4,511 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The 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.
The 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.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V018000 · reported January 15, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · 292,948 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V853000 · reported November 26, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 74,185 vehicles potentially affected

The 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 the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling2
Power train1
Tires1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 31, 2003 · Power train · 36,230 miles
REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AT 33K MILES WHILE TRAVELING AT 65MPH, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND NEAR ACCIDENT WITH OTHER VEHICLES. BMWNA STATES NO LIABILITY FOR INCIDENT AND IGNORES THE FACTORY WARRANTY ON A 2000 MODULE YEAR 3 SERIES. I WAS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR ALL DAMAGES AND NEW PARTS. I HAVE THE ORIGINAL DIFFERENTIAL…

Jul 30, 2001 · Tires
WHILE DRIVING, TIRE BLEWUP AND THE WHOLE OUTER WALL OF THE TIRE FELL APART AT ITS ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND LUCKILY WE PREVENTED A MAJOR CRASH DUE TO IT. (DOT NUMBER: LMUJP5B7 TIRESIZE: 245/40ZR17)

Jul 24, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
AMBIENT TEMP WAS 75 DEGREES. TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. STEAM WAS STREAMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND LOW COOLANT LINE ILLUMINATED.

Jul 9, 2001 · Engine and engine cooling
VEHICLE OVERHEATED WHILE SEATING IN TRAFFIC AT A RED LIGHT, WITH THE A/C ON. THE CAR HAD NOT BEEN RUNNING FOR MORE THAN 10 MINUTES. THE CAR WAS EXACTLY ONE MONTH OLD WHEN THIS OCCURED.

328I model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	7	112	6	2
2001	3	4	0	0
2002	1	0	0	0
2003	1	0	0	0
2004	1	0	0	0

Across all years, the 2011 328I has the most complaints (577). All BMW 328I years →

Questions

Does the 2001 BMW 328I have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 BMW 328I, the most recent reported on May 27, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 328I?: Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints), followed by power train (1).
How many 2001 BMW 328I complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 4 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 31, 2003.