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BMW 328CIModel year report

2000 BMW 328CI Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
134,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
41 do-not-drive
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW 328CI (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 328CI. The part named most often is body and structure, with 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by suspension (7) and transmission and drivetrain (5). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 134,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Body and structure: “Please see attached pdf. Document for a full explanation. The sub-frame on my Bmw 3 series (e46) has fractured and become separated from the car. The detached sub-frame is not caused by anything I did, but is the result of an inherent defect involving the vehicle's sub-frame, a major component of the car's structural system that supports the powertrain and is welded to the chassis. …”

NHTSA complaint #10809486, filed 2015-12, 123,000 miles

Suspension: “Around christmas of 2012 I started to notice a clunking noise in the rear of my car when torque is applied to the body of the car by the differential. This is an indication of the body's subframe failing. Bmw needs to issue a full recall for early model e46 cars. I do not have a job and now my car is a hazard to drive due to this issue; this makes it nearly impossible for me to fix effectively.”

NHTSA complaint #10499616, filed 2013-02, 136,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I was leaving my driveway when all of a sudden I heard horrible noise's coming from under the driver side rear wheel. I then jacked up my car to see if anything was visually wrong and couldn't believe what I saw the rear subframe that bolts to the bottom of my car had riped through the metal. Scary!”

NHTSA complaint #10504960, filed 2013-03, 120,000 miles

Air bags: “I am notifying the NHTSA that Bmw has advised me that my car's passenger airbag needs to be recalled and replaced under the 14v-428 recall campaign. However, they are unable to perform this repair, they estimate, for months. I am thus forced to rent a car for long road trips, such as for thanksgiving and christmas, because my family member refuses to ride in the car. I have pressed Bmw to provide a repair or a loaner or re-imburse for a rental, and they refused on all three options.”

NHTSA complaint #10660240, filed 2014-11, 133,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 120,000 and 141,640 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10075%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 134,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201120122013420142015201820202026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2000 BMW 328CI version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
328ci RWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed manual182621$3,900
328ci RWD2.8L 6-cyl5-speed automatic162519$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2000 BMW 328CI → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 328CI

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200015134,0004—21—Falling

All BMW 328CI model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 328CI have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 328CI as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 BMW 328CI is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by suspension with 7.

Has the 2000 BMW 328CI been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2000 BMW 328CI get?

The EPA rates the 2000 BMW 328CI (328ci, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW 328CI reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 134,000 miles and the middle half falls between 120,000 and 141,640 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.