2000 BMW 323I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 401 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2000 BMW 323I, 2% of the 401 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,000 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.
“I have a 2000 Bmw 323I the car suddenly de accelerate in highway speed this already happens twice the car is already in the service twice and they replaced the throttle sensor cost $800. This month happen again while driving back from work in the freeway the car suddenly de accelerate and almost got into a accident. I check online and a lot of people having problem in this car. Need help.”
NHTSA complaint #10328114, filed 2010-04, 55 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“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 323I. The contact stated that the front driver and front passenger side power windows failed to close. The contact also stated that the engine rpms increased abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 500.”
NHTSA complaint #10648155, filed 2014-10, 500 miles“While driving vehicle about 55 MPH driver took foot off the gas pedal. Then stepped on brake pedal again and vehicle suddenly accelerated from 55 to 80 MPH. Consumer had to keep foot on the brake pedal to stop vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #855255, filed 2000-01“Throttle will stick irregularly without warning . Dealer has attempted to fix defect 3 times, but couldn't determine cause. Also factory representative came out to look at vehicle, but did not determine cause.”
NHTSA complaint #876544, filed 2000-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
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 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 323I
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.
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