BMW 325ci recalls and problems
9 recalls and 247 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
247
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
14
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BMW 325ci by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 325ci | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 325ci | 2 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 325ci | 2 | 68 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 325ci | 5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 325ci | 3 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 325ci | 5 | 49 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 325ci | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 325ci problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 133 | |
| Electrical System | 24 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 21 | |
| Power Train | 17 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | |
| Suspension | 9 | |
| Structure | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
All BMW 325ci recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V-401 | May 27, 2021 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2006 | Do not driveAir Bags | 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… |
| 19V-853 | Nov 26, 2019 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | 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)… |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2006 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes… |
| 13V-172 | May 2, 2013 | 2002–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the… |
| 03V-160 | Apr 29, 2003 | 2003 | Visibility | On certain passenger vehicles, the window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly. |
| 03V-124 | Mar 31, 2003 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain passenger and sport wagon vehicles with automatic transmissions, with the engine running, and the vehicle at rest, an increase of engine idle speed (Up to 1,300 RPM) may occur. |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 325ci?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 BMW 325ci has the most reports (68). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 325ci have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering BMW 325ci model years 2000–2006.
What are the most common BMW 325ci problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.