My AC unit on my car was ramping up, like it was hot. I received a notice from bmw that there was a recall and that the AC unit wiring was faulty, could spark fire. Took my bmw to local shop was told it was the AC wiring and that it blew out my blower motor, that I had to replace it or it would be cause vehicle to catch on fire. However, the nsta and bmw recall was not in place that I would have to pay out of pocket for the repair and go back to bmw to have the repair done. I was unable to pay for the additional repairs so paid a portion of it, with the intent to wait until the recall was at the dealership. A few months later same issue AC unit running hot, took car in explained that the car had recall, if they could give me refund since the bmw customer corporation stated the repair was refundable. Until today, the bmw dealership who is authorized to make direct payments has not and I don't know what else to do. They are scamming me out of money when the repair was a recall and it caused my blower motor to burn out.
The worst 2010 BMW 323I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V513000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
- Risk
- Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 17V676000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 BMW 323I 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data
- Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple...
- ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
What 2010 BMW 323I owners say
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Questions about the 2010 BMW 323I
Is the 2010 BMW 323I reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 BMW 323I, fewer than a typical 323I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 323I?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is driver assistance (1).
How many recalls does the 2010 BMW 323I have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2010 BMW 323I airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V513000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW 323I have bad airbags?
The BMW 323I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2000 (70 complaints) and 1999 (45 complaints).
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