Problem overview
The thermostat may fail resulting in engine overheating and/or illumination of the Check Engine Light. Replacement of the thermostat along with a complete inspection of the cooling system will be necessary to correct this concern.
Overheating can cause severe engine damage. If the engine begins to overheat it is recommended to stop at the first available location and have your vehicle towed to a repair shop.
15 people reported this problem
4 commentsBMW 323i vehicles with this problem
3 model years affected
Average mileage: 121,197 miles
(75,000 - 188,000)
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