2000 BMW 323I Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 401 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,009miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 BMW 323I, 1% of the 401 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,009 miles.
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.
“Car type - 2000 Bmw 323ci miles when purchased new - 23 miles when first incident occured 29,725 miles sept 13th, 2002 miles when service call opened 31,018 - october 23, 2002 I noticed a swooshing noise close to my steering column and subsequently turning my car became more difficult. This lead to substantial grinding/winding noise when I turned the vehicle. Power steering then went out altogether and vehicle was towed to the nearest Bmw service center (san antonio, tx 180 miles away). Bmw center- san antonio replaced the power steering pump and other related components under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171895, filed 2006-10, 31,018 miles“After having the control arm bushings replaced and a 4 wheel alignment completed at a Bmw service dealership in tyler, tx, apparently the steering angle sensor (located at the bottom of the steering column) failed which caused the dynamic stability control (dsc), brake and ABS lights to illuminate. When the incident occurred, I was driving 70 MPH on a dry highway using the cruise control. When this sensor failed, all three lights illuminated and the cruise control ceased to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444910, filed 2012-01, 121,000 miles“I brought my vehicle in to have a problem fixed with the sun roof and mentioned that I had a problem with steering the vehicle during braking at slow speeds. When I got the repair list back from the dealer I noticed that they had replaced a major portion of the braking and steering system. The service seemed rather familiar with the problem and didn't hesitate to replace all of the componets which leads me to believe that they are aware of a signifigant problem with these vehicles and have not reported it. …”
NHTSA complaint #720277, filed 2000-03Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 323I
235 complaintsAir bags
70 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 323I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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