2000 BMW 328IC Problems
- Complaints
- 34filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 66,875miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW 328IC (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 328IC. The part named most often is body and structure, with 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (7) and suspension (5). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,875 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure14 41%
- Suspension5 15%
- Engine cooling3 8.8%
- Air bags1 2.9%
- Electrical system1 2.9%
- Equipment1 2.9%
- Fuel system1 2.9%
- Tires1 2.9%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “My rear subframe totally seperated from my vechicle costing 1600 to fix. I was not in an accident, it broke on its own. Bmw informed me that this is normal wear and tear, but I think its a recall issue. There are a number of people with these problems. Also my moonroof bent the tracks, and now needs total replacement. Bmw also has a number of complaints regarding window regulators.”
NHTSA complaint #10043050, filed 2003-10, 60,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “No reverse.. November 23,2010 while trying park to my drive way, middle of the road find out that no reverse!!! And while trying to avoid get hit by another car, I hit curb end up with damaged suspension and still no reverse ..”
NHTSA complaint #10367843, filed 2010-11, 130,094 milesSuspension: “At low speeds, when turning, the front suspension has a creaking sound due to distorted and loose ball joints on both front control arms - required replacement of both control arms.”
NHTSA complaint #10154700, filed 2006-04, 23,224 milesEngine cooling: “Engine would not start after it was started cold, then shut off within 15 - 20 seconds. Car owner called Bmw service manager (tim polk, erhart Bmw) and was advised to remove engine spark plugs, place them on a cookie sheet in a 325 degree oven until they are dried. Car started immediately after dried plugs were re-installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10154709, filed 2006-04, 47,074 milesMileage when problems were reported
43% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 110,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW 328IC in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
Other model years of the BMW 328IC
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34 | 66,875 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 5 | 114,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 328IC have?
NHTSA recorded 34 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 328IC as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW 328IC is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 14 complaints (41% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 7.
Has the 2000 BMW 328IC been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW 328IC reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,875 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 110,000 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.