There are no safety recalls for the 2003 BMW 325, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 BMW 325 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 BMW 325 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 68,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2019
Drivers window is stuck in up position. When raise/lower switch is activated, I hear the motor running but window does not move down. The local bmw repair center said it will be $150 to inspect the problem and then $$$ to repair. The malfunction of the window happened while I was driving
Electrical System · at 158,000 miles · reported Nov 1, 2018
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 325. The contact stated that the vehicle's electrical system was malfunctioning. The contact stated that certain lights were illuminating on the dashboard while other lights were not. The vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnosis and repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 158,000.
Electrical System · at 125,000 miles · reported May 12, 2018
Dangerous death trap!!! I got stuck in my car because the door locks do not work. You are unable to get out of the car if the unlock mechanism fails. There are many compaints of the same for the e46 bmw models. We had to crawl of windows and luckily those worked. As designed, you cannot open the doors if ithe module fails and there is not mechanical override to unlock. There is not door key for passenger doors as well. This has happened multiple times, I AM looking to get it fixed but it works sometimes.
Air Bags · reported Dec 12, 2017
I have had both air bags replaced ad the airbag man does not go off I was told that the mrs control unit needs to be replaced, because none of my airbags will work until the mrs control unit is replaced. I want to know is bmw going to replace the unit I was told that the air bag mishap caused the mrs control unit to go bad.
Air Bags · reported Jan 11, 2016
I AM concerned I got a letter about the recall in july and it is now january and I AM driving an unsafe car. I AM afraid to drive it. Why has it taken more than 6 months to fix it. Nothing has happened but there is nothing I can do about it.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 325 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 BMW 325 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW 325?
Owners report air bags problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.