1998 BMW 323I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 323I years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 323I. That ranks 3rd out of 14 323I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (9 complaints, 56%), typically at around 134,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 323I problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 | 56% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 13% | 123,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 13% | 98,951 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 6% | 151,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% | 95,400 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 323I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 323I.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Report#2:06/08/1999, my left front driver's door was struck by another driver,causing my car to spin. I regained my correct driving path. To avoid additional collisions, i departed the road to the right non-curbed wet grassy roadside. To avoid striking a wood telephone or electrical pole, i turned…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE MOVED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE AND CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL AT THE CENTER OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT NOTICED…
A driver, on a 5 lane st, in a center turn lane, driving the same direction as myself struck my car on it's left-side, causing my car to spin. Attempting to avoid further injury in early am traffic, i was able to slowly veer to the far right at a reduced speed of 3 mph, and could not stop enough to…
Control display that the electric circuit, license plate light, brake circuit, has failed. On my dashboard the following lights are on: airbag, check engine, brake pad wear, abs, and the asc+t lights are illuminated at all times. Nothing happened to my car, no wreck, no quick stops, i am an…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 bmw 323i. The contact stated that the air bag and the engine warning indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Other BMW 323I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 323I | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 323I | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 323I | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 323I | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 323I | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 323I | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 323I | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 323I | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 323I | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 323I | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 323I | 3 | 3 |
| 2000 323I | 401 | 7 |
| 1999 323I | 136 | 7 |
| 1998 | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 323I?
Owners most often report air bags, engine, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 323I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 323I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 323I model years, the 1998 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.