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1998–2011 · 14 model years

BMW 323i recalls & problems by year

33 recalls and 563 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2000401 complaints
Most recalls20007 recalls
Crashes reported31in owner complaints
Injuries reported395 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01252503755001998: 16 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 136 complaints, 7 recalls2000: 401 complaints, 7 recalls2001: 3 complaints, 3 recalls2002: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2003: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2007: 2 complaints, 2 recalls2008: 3 complaints, 2 recalls2009: 0 complaints, 2 recalls2010: 1 complaints, 2 recalls2011: 1 complaints, 2 recalls19982000200220042006200820102011
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2011 323i——210000
2010 323i——210000
2009 323i——200000
2008 323i——230000
2007 323i——220100
2006 323i——200000
2005 323i——100000
2004 323i——100000
2003 323i——100000
2002 323i——100000
2001 323i——331120
2000 323i—18–21 mpg7401132190
1999 323i—20–22 mpg7136107125
1998 323i—20–21 mpg0167160

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Power train271
  • Air bags142
  • Structure43
  • Electrical system29
  • Visibility24
  • Suspension19
  • Latches/locks/linkages19
  • Tires18