2000 BMW 323ciBmw 323ci 2000

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 2000 BMW 323ci.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars Compact.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 18 MPG25 - 26 MPG423.19 - 467.73 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 2000 BMW 323ci?
     - The 2000 BMW 323ci has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 18 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 25 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 2000 BMW 323ci?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 2000 BMW 323ci can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 2000 BMW 323ci?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2000 BMW 323ci is $3500.
  • Are there recalls for the 2000 BMW 323ci?
     - There are 3 recall(s) for the 2000 BMW 323ci, additional information is below.
Available Engine & Drive Classes
  • 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed automatic
  • 2.5L 6 cylinder 5-speed manual
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 183738 [USA]: 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.

  • Recall 160287 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 149122 [USA]: 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.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 323ci

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,25
    Vehicle record id15646
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)9
    Model name (carline)323ci
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.6
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 134.7
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details2MODE
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 323ci

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id15647
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)9
    Model name (carline)323ci
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.7
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.8
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • B340414 - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less than 212 degree
  • B651820 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL: Service action - head air bag holder retrofit: a rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (its) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while driving on an uneven roadway.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B013118 - AIR BAGS: Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
  • B080119 - AIR BAGS: In an effort to improve the completion rate on takata air bag recall affected vehicles; bmw na has expanded the bmw ultimate rewards platform to include a new recall support page. This page will allow irfs to check their customers vins for
  • B011618 - AIR BAGS: Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
  • 120913 - EQUIPMENT: State inspection and emission (i/m) test fails due to an invalid vin number. The customer of an affected vehicle may fail to pass an i/m test due to a non-compliant 17digit vehicle identification number (vin) stored in the dme (digital moto
  • B011718 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Co
  • B011618 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?S side airbag modules, bmw of north america, llc (?Bmw na?) will provide a customer support program as outlined in the takata settlement customer support program overview attachment. This ?Comp
  • 340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles. Information 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking from high speed with cold brake components (less tha
  • 651414 - AIR BAGS: Special technical campaign. The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not deploy correctly. Bmw is cooperating with this request. Takata is
  • B121616 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Oxygen sensors - readiness code monitor is not set. Vehicle may not pass the state inspection (smog or i/m) due to oxygen sensors readiness monitor not set/not fitted/not supported. Dme software error.
  • B340414 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC: Diagnosis of compound brake system complaints in m vehicles this service information bulletin supersedes si 34 04 14 dated december 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin. Information 1.Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses d
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20170715

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. While driving various speeds, a loud knocking noise was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. While inspecting the trunk area, a large crack was discovered in the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to braman bmw located in jupiter, florida, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 165,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20161012

I had been notificated about possible injuries for suddenly explosin hazard for takata air bags components, my concern its my family and my own security.

NoFireN NoneNone20160904

Sometimes the emergency lights came on while the car was parked. In september of last year ,while driving it smoke started coming out of the vents then soon after the hole car caught fire. I loved my bmw!

NoNoN NoneNone20160131

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle became stuck in third gear. The contact had to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and then to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was locked and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired for a transmission failure in 2003 by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 191,000.

NoNoN NoneNone20150301

A faulty gm5 seems to be the reason for the driver-side door not unlocking with the remote key fob. The remote key can unlock the passenger's side door, but not the driver's side.

NoNoN NoneNone20150111

There were two people involved when the driver ran over the curb at less than 25 mph. The driver's and passenger's front airbag went off and the car shut off and does not crank at startup. The car was towed to a shop where they estimated a quote of $900 to fix it not including the airbags work. Both passengers are okay. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone20150104

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vehicle had not experienced a failure.

NoNoN NoneNone20141013

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

NoNoN NoneNone20141005

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 323ci. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags) and stated that the parts and remedy were not available for months. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the parts would become available to schedule the recall appointment. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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