2000 BMW 328I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 31%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 BMW 328I, 31% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 6 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall I was hit by a driver going approx 100mph on highway 50e from behind and after being severally hit my tekata airbag damaged my chest, hurt my face, burned my clothes, arms, and made it impossible to breathe. This wouldn't have happened if Bmw had more availability to inform, replace and fix such a horrific event.”
NHTSA complaint #11064300, filed 2018-01, 167,000 miles“I was driving the vehicle in the early morning still dark on a state road and raining very hard could not see out the windshield. I believe I hit a pot hole. That's when the side curtain deployed on the right side causing damage to the headliner and a pillar post. Unknown why it went off. I know there's a recall for the front airbags and some forums stated this has happened to them as well. I inspected the vehicle and I could not see any other damage to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11403437, filed 2021-03, 96,000 miles“I recieved a notice about this recall about 2 years ago and had it checked at Bmw santa maria (ca). Tyhey said they wo0uld order the parts and call when they came in. Hearing nothing for a period of time I was told Bmw wasn't willing to do the replacement at that time. That the believed my car was not at risk. When I recieced a 2nd notice I called them again and was told the repairs had been made. I asked to show me proof of this and they have not. I do not know what to do next.”
NHTSA complaint #11055711, filed 2017-12, 139,349 miles“The air bag system on my 2000 Bmw 328I has failed (red warning light on) 3 times. Although the red light has been on, my wife and I always drive with our belts fastened and due to the nature of the problem (two times it has required returning the vehicle a second time due to availability of replacement parts), we have opted to drive with the light on until the next scheduled vehicle service. The last time the air bag failed we were charged approximately $500 for the repair. This repair was october 2004. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102906, filed 2004-12, 46,000 miles“2000, 328I Bmw. My driverside airbags deployed with no impact or accident. Bmw has offered to settle if I sign a broad release saying I can't talk to anyone in the media, etc. They insist I hit something in the road which I did not. My son was in the passenger seat next to me when this occurred. I thought that we had been shot, my arm hurt so bad. But my son screamed, mom it is your airbag . We called Bmw roadside assistance and towed it to the Bmw dealership. I thought that we did everything right. But, Bmw is calling me a liar. They said there is left strut tower damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10060367, filed 2004-03, 50,000 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 328I 2000–2005, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 14V428000Jun 11, 2018DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes…Covers: BMW 328I 2000, 330I 2001–2006, 325I 2001–2006 +4 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 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001, 330I 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 328I 1999–2000, 323I 1999–2000, 323CI 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 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001, 330I 1999–2001 +6 more
- 02V223000Aug 9, 2002On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at…Covers: BMW 328I 1999–2000, 323I 1999–2000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 15 | 10% |
| 2013 | 39 | 15% |
| 2012 | 26 | 20% |
| 2011 | 91 | 16% |
| 2010 | 43 | 28% |
| 2009 | 63 | 33% |
| 2008 | 83 | 35% |
| 2007 | 105 | 26% |
| 2000 | 35 | 31% |
| 1999 | 37 | 38% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1997 | 3 | 12% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 328I
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW 328I
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