BMW 323 owners have reported 16 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine cooling system (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Dear sir/MA'am, I am writing this after an awful incident that I went through today, I am so lucky to be alive with my family. I was driving my 2008 BMW 323i which has 190,000 km on it on a highway when it suddenly started vibrating and went onto almost hitting another trailer truck in front of us. Read details...
In late March,2007, my BMW 323i blew a head gasket after only 82,000 miles. This was after the car being babied with service etc. The dealer I took the car to, presstige imports in santa rosa,CA. Found that the cooling system was running at over 300 degrees and warped the block, ruining the engine. Read details...
The contact owns a 2000 BMW 323i. The contact stated that the check engine light, eml, and dsc warning lamp illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle went into limp mode and failed to accelerate over 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. Read details...
Engine started choking and could not sustain above 30-40 mph. Mechanic (after 2 wks) finally determined that one of the valves was warped, and had to do a valve job. Total cost $3,300. Read details...
While driving at approximately 70mph engine blew out. Had no warning. Coasted vehicle to side of road. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Was informed by mechanic that engine could be repaired. Was not informed what caused the engine to blow out. Read details...