2000 BMW 323CI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 35%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 BMW 323CI, 35% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10676267, filed 2015-01, 202,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10694011, filed 2015-03, 100,125 miles“The airbag icon on the instrument panel stays on. This means that a passenger sitting in the front seat does not activate the sensor in the seat and, as a result, the air bag would not deploy in case of a collision. There are many references to this problem posted on the internet. It seems to be the very same problem recognized by NHTSA for certain 2006, 2007 Bmw's and for which a product recall has been issued. It is clearly a manufacturing/design/safety defect and it should be recognized for recall and repair immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10583744, filed 2014-04, 77,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11045607, filed 2017-11“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 323CI. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated and continued to stay lit. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician decided to clear the code on the computer as a temporary remedy. The remedy failed to repair the failure and the air bag sensor has continued to illuminate. The vehicle was to be inspected by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v348000 (airbags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Updated 8/11/14”
NHTSA complaint #10605728, filed 2014-06, 75,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V018000Jan 15, 2020DO NOT DRIVEBMW 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…Covers: BMW 323CI 2000–2006, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 21V401000May 27, 2021BMW 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…Covers: BMW 323CI 2000–2001, 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001 +6 more
- 19V852000Nov 26, 2019BMW 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…Covers: BMW 323CI 2000, 328I 1999–2000, 323I 1999–2000 +1 more
- 19V853000Nov 26, 2019BMW 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…Covers: BMW 323CI 2000–2001, 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11 | 35% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 323CI
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 323CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology