4
recalls
The BMW 323CI has 4 recalls covering 406,040 vehicles as reported; model year 2000 is covered by the most (4).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 2000: 4
Units affected
406K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 323CI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags11
- Power train6
- Structure5
- Suspension4
- Electrical system3
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Exterior lighting1
- Complaints
- 31
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 323CI by component
- Air bags4 · 406K units
BMW 323CI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | BMW 3 Series, 323CI, 323I, 325CI and 5 more (1999-2001): Air bagsNo. 21V401000 | Fire | 4,511 |
| Jan 15, 2020 | BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I, 323IT and 11 more (2000-2006): Air bagsNo. 20V018000Do not drive | Fire | 292,948 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | BMW 323CI, 323I, 323IT, 325CI and 6 more (1999-2001): Air bagsNo. 19V853000 | Crash risk | 74,185 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | BMW 323CI, 323I, 328CI, 328I (1999-2000): Air bagsNo. 19V852000 | Crash risk | 34,396 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2006 BMW 323CI recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2006 BMW 323CI. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 323CI have?
4 recalls cover the BMW 323CI, for 406,040 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (4 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 323CI?
Air bags: named in 11 of the 31 safety complaints about the BMW 323CI, then power train (6). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.