2000 BMW 328I: recalls and complaints

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• 21V40100027 May 2021Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 20V01800015 Jan 2020Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleAdvisory
• 19V85300026 Nov 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 19V85200026 Nov 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 14V42800011 Jun 2018Air BagsAdvisory
• 02V2230009 Aug 2002Air Bags / Side/Window
• 00V04800017 Feb 2000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

1. 21V401000Received 27 May 2021. 4,511 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Jul 2021.

2. 20V018000Received 15 Jan 2020. 292,948 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator ModuleDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 2020.

3. 19V853000Received 26 Nov 2019. 74,185 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Nov 2020.

4. 19V852000Received 26 Nov 2019. 34,396 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jul 2020.

5. 14V428000Received 11 Jun 2018. 574,007 units.

   Air BagsDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC.

6. 02V223000Received 9 Aug 2002. 20,500 units.

   Air Bags / Side/Window

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain 4-door passenger vehicles, the side air bag system could deploy in certain non-crash impacts, such as when contacting large potholes or curbs at substantial speeds.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause the side air bag and head protection system to deploy without an actual side crash or impact severe enough to cause significant visible damage to the vehicle. Unexpected deployment of the side air bag could cause serious injury if the occupant's head is resting near the side air bag.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will recalibrate the central air bag control module to reduce the possibility of such a non-crash deployment. Owner notification began october 25, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Manufacturer campaign number E46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2002.

7. 00V048000Received 17 Feb 2000. 17,700 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.

   Report filed by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 May 2000.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2000 BMW 328I
• All 2000 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 16.

Complaints that report a crash

4

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

3

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

23 Jul 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19960
2. 19970
3. 19980
4. 19997
5. 20007
6. 20013
7. 20021
8. 20031
9. 20041
10. 20051
11. 20063
12. 20076
13. 20085
14. 20096
15. 20106
16. 20117
17. 20126
18. 20135
19. 20148
20. 20154
21. 20161

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW 328I?

1,018,247 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW 328I have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the BMW 328I, model years 1996 to 2016. 7 of them name the 2000 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2000 BMW 328I name most often?

Power Train: 17 of 75 component mentions, or 226.7 per 1,000. For all 2000 vehicles the figure is 87.5 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 BMW 328I open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.