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1998 BMW 328I vs 2000 BMW 328I

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1998 BMW 328I2000 BMW 328I
NHTSA complaints26112
Recall campaigns07
Service bulletins (TSBs)617
Investigations00
Crash reports36
Fire reports02
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–21
Median reported mileage109,850 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentBMW 328IBMW 328I
Air Bags435
Structure131
Power Train327
Suspension211
Electrical System55
Engine and Engine Cooling25
Visibility15
Vehicle Speed Control32

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling08
Airbag warning light06

Compare all BMW 328I vs BMW 328I years →

Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.