TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDENLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. I'VE HEARD THERE IS A TSB 613552 ON THIS PROBLEM BUT CAN'T GET MY HANDS ON IT. VEHICLE ALWAYS SERVICED BY BMW. ONLY HAS 68,000 MILES AND TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A BABY. BMW TOTALLY UNCOOPERATIVE AND ARROGANT. WEB SITE WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG SHOWS HOW WID…
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TRANSMISSION WOULD SUDDENLY NOT GO INTO REVERSE. SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN PROBLEM. I'VE HEARD THERE IS A TSB 613552 ON THIS PROBLEM BUT CAN'T GET MY HANDS ON IT. VEHICLE ALWAYS SERVICED BY BMW. ONLY HAS 68,000 MILES AND TAKEN CARE OF LIKE A BABY. BMW TOTALLY UNCOOPERATIVE AND ARROGANT. WEB SITE WWW.NOREVERSE.ORG SHOWS HOW WIDESPREAD THE PROBLEM IS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205968
87,000 miles · Oct 14, 2007
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WITHOUT WARNING TRANSMISSION FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDED WITH ONLY 87,000 MILES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10205617
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2007
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILS TO GO INTO REVERSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205493
30,150 miles · Oct 12, 2007
Power Train
A FEW DAYS AGO MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD HESITATED BEFORE GOING INTO REVERSE. IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY TWO DAYS AGO AND I TOOK IT INTO A CAR MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME HE NEEDED TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 BMWI IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDING ONE IN AUGUST. I HAVE JUST OV…
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A FEW DAYS AGO MY 2000 BMW 323I WOULD HESITATED BEFORE GOING INTO REVERSE. IT STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY TWO DAYS AGO AND I TOOK IT INTO A CAR MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND THAT THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME HE NEEDED TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 BMWI IN THE PAST YEAR INCLUDING ONE IN AUGUST. I HAVE JUST OVER 30,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND HE SAID THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT FAIL WITH THAT LOW MILEAGE. BMW WAS OF NO HELP AT ALL AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205488
91,014 miles · Oct 6, 2007
Power Train
WITHOUT WARNING REVERSE GEAR FAILED ON MY 2000 BMW 323I. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10205131
58,900 miles · Oct 5, 2007
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ONLY MOVING FORWARD. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,900. UPDATED 12/12/2007…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 323I. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ONLY MOVING FORWARD. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. AS OF OCTOBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER AND MECHANIC HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 58,900. UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED CAR LURCHED FORWARD INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AMOUNT OF REPAIRS WOULD BE $5,000. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205085
102,591 miles · Sep 11, 2007
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TRANSMISSION FAILURE - REVERSE FUNCTION NO LONGER WORKING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10202530
100,000 miles · Sep 2, 2007
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MY WELL-MAINTAINED 2000 BMW 323I (WITH ONLY 100K MILES) HAS LOST THE REVERSE FUNCTION - I WILL REQUIRE A NEW TRANSMISSION WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $4000. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10201696
75,000 miles · Aug 29, 2007
Power Train
2000 BMW 323I SEDAN - CANNOT REVERSE. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR CANNOT REVERSE AND I WAS STUCK IN A PARKING GARAGE. WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. …
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2000 BMW 323I SEDAN - CANNOT REVERSE. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED CAR. NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE CAR CANNOT REVERSE AND I WAS STUCK IN A PARKING GARAGE. WAS TOLD BY THE REPAIR SHOP THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE FOR THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. BMW NEEDS TO DO A RECALL! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10201155
88,920 miles · Aug 14, 2007
Power Train
ON 8/707 I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT SHIFT MY 2000 BMW323CI INTO REVERSE. NO PRIOR NOTICE AND NO ENGINE OR CHECK LIGHTS CAME ON. IT'S LIKE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE REVS BUT THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. IN ANOTHER INSTANCE I WAS ON A HILL AND TRIED TO BACK UP. WHEN I SWITCHED INTO REVERSE, THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD!! THE PROBLEM PE…
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ON 8/707 I NOTICED THAT I COULD NOT SHIFT MY 2000 BMW323CI INTO REVERSE. NO PRIOR NOTICE AND NO ENGINE OR CHECK LIGHTS CAME ON. IT'S LIKE BEING IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE REVS BUT THERE IS NO MOVEMENT. IN ANOTHER INSTANCE I WAS ON A HILL AND TRIED TO BACK UP. WHEN I SWITCHED INTO REVERSE, THE CAR ROLLED FORWARD!! THE PROBLEM PERSISTS AS OF TODAY 8/13/07. A QUICK SEARCH OF THE INTERNET REVEALS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD (SEE ATTACHED LINKS). BMW RECALLED THE 5 AND 7 SERIES FOR THIS REASON BUT DID NOT RECALL THE 3 SERIES (PERHAPS BECAUSE TOO MANY 3 SERIES WERE SOLD COMPARED TO THE 5 AND 7 SERIES??). BMW REALLY NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT. HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/BMW_TRANS.HTML HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/NEWS04/2007/01/BMW_TRANSMISSION.HTML HTTP://ABCLOCAL.GO.COM/KGO/STORY?SECTION=7ON_YOUR_SIDE&ID=4407296 HTTP://WWW.MOTORTREND.COM/CARS/1999/BMW/5_SERIES/RECALLS/ HTTP://WWW.INTERNETAUTOGUIDE.COM/AUTO-RECALLS/09-INT/1999/BMW/7-SERIES/INDEX.HTML *TR
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2000 323i and 328i and 2000 323Ci and 328Ci vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These inflators do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: BMW will mail interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Dealers will inspect the driver air bag inflators and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. BMW mailed interim notices informing owners of the safety risk on January 17, 2020. The recall began July 27, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014. A second notice was mailed when an adequate supply of parts became available, on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
ON CERTAIN 4-DOOR PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM COULD DEPLOY IN CERTAIN NON-CRASH IMPACTS, SUCH AS WHEN CONTACTING LARGE POTHOLES OR CURBS AT SUBSTANTIAL SPEEDS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE SIDE AIR BAG AND HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM TO DEPLOY WITHOUT AN ACTUAL SIDE CRASH OR IMPACT SEVERE ENOUGH TO CAUSE SIGNIFICANT VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. UNEXPECTED DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAG COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD IS RESTING NEAR THE SIDE AIR BAG.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE CENTRAL AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH A NON-CRASH DEPLOYMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMPS IN THESE VEHICLES ARE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH ACTIVATED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS SWITCH COULD FAIL INTERNALLY, CAUSING IT TO REMAIN EITHER IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LAMPS ON" POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.
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