2000 BMW 328I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW 328I, 2% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“Pads/ disc, and rotors will rust if vehicle is not driven frequently, causing system to malfunction. Consumer has owned this vehicle for 1 1/2 years and didn't drive it for 3 weeks straight. Pads rusted onto the rotors. The dealer would not repair ABS system under warranty because it was not a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #892422, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 00V048000Feb 17, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This…Covers: BMW 328I 2000, 323I 2000, M5 2000 +7 more
Related 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…
- 10147242Sep 1, 2015Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin…
- 10148179Dec 1, 2014Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 14% |
| 2015 | 9 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 14% |
| 2013 | 31 | 12% |
| 2012 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 328I
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEngine
3 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