2000 BMW 328I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 BMW 328I, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“Theres a problem with the gm5 module inside Bmw's that need to be recalled and fixed my currently isn't working and none of my doors will open which I consider a huge safety hazard. From what I understand I'm not the only one with this problem. Bmw needs to aknowledge the problem they have with their cars.”
NHTSA complaint #10993009, filed 2017-06“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 328I. While driving 35 MPH, the contact drove over a pothole and the front passenger side curtain and headliner air bags partially deployed inadvertently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the passenger side air bag head liner module, passenger side door air bag module, front passenger side door trim panel, battery, and battery cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 02v223000 (air bags), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745056, filed 2015-07, 90,000 miles“2000 Bmw 328I (e46) doors will not unlock when temperature rises (weather gets hot) after research found out the mg5 or module must be changed and reprogrammed by Bmw dealer. The relays on the module needed to be replaced or the whole module needs to be replaced and reprogrammed. Bmw says the whole job will cost around $800.00 dollars. The relays are $14.00 dollars each and they tend to go bad very often. …”
NHTSA complaint #10320487, filed 2010-03Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 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…
- 10147534Jul 1, 2016OXYGEN SENSORS - READINESS CODE MONITOR IS NOT SET. Vehicle may not pass the state inspection (SMOG or I/M) due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 37% |
| 2015 | 56 | 45% |
| 2014 | 52 | 34% |
| 2013 | 61 | 24% |
| 2012 | 23 | 18% |
| 2011 | 130 | 22% |
| 2010 | 38 | 25% |
| 2009 | 61 | 32% |
| 2008 | 85 | 36% |
| 2007 | 129 | 32% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 7% |
| 1998 | 5 | 19% |
| 1997 | 7 | 28% |
| 1996 | 4 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 328I
35 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSuspension
11 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 28, 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