2000 BMW 328I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 28%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 BMW 328I, 28% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Bmw series 3 subframe cracking. There was a class action suit -- I had no damage during the time period allowed. The damage is just beginning, and it is still a safety issue. Bmw should cover the repair ! There is still low mileage on the car -- but if I continue to drive it without the repair (several thousand dollars), there will probably be a major accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10415257, filed 2011-07, 110,700 miles“While driving on the on the freeway I felt and heard a popping or clunck noise while shifting like something was going to fall off and it became hard to control and steer so I took my 2000 328I Bmw into a professional mechanic and he said the problem is the subframe is separating from the body of the car, I was also told this is a manufacturer defect. I looked up online and this exact same thing is happening to other models of the Bmw , I dont drive my car hard and it is well maintained and I believe Bmw should recall this factory error and pay for it”
NHTSA complaint #11128381, filed 2018-09, 118,000 miles“I had been hearing a noise for a couple of months and thought it was the clutch, I took the car into a Bmw-approved body shop and they pointed out the flaw in the subframe and rear differential and how the metal had torn due to stress.”
NHTSA complaint #10189811, filed 2007-05, 51,500 miles“I had heard that subframe failure was extremely common on Bmw e46 models (1999-2006) but had no problems, until today. I was driving my 2000 Bmw 328I when suddenly there was a loud pop, the steering became lose and there was a constant knocking noise. Once I got it home I looked under the car and sure enough the sub-frame had ripped completed away from the body, the entire drivers side was ripped out leaving two big hole in the under body of the car. I did some research and found there was a successful class action lawsuit against Bmw na but that claims had to be filed by 2010. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435369, filed 2011-11, 135,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 5% |
| 2013 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 11 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 7 | 3% |
| 2007 | 18 | 5% |
| 2000 | 31 | 28% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 16% |
| 1996 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 328I
35 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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