2000 BMW 328I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2000 BMW 328I, 3% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 328I. While driving at approximately 60 MPH, the driver side window door air bag deployed without warning, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 182,300. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10704956, filed 2015-04, 182,300 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15 | 26% |
| 2015 | 23 | 18% |
| 2014 | 29 | 19% |
| 2013 | 92 | 36% |
| 2012 | 55 | 42% |
| 2011 | 194 | 34% |
| 2010 | 48 | 31% |
| 2009 | 47 | 24% |
| 2008 | 54 | 23% |
| 2007 | 65 | 16% |
| 2000 | 3 | 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 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 27, 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