BMW 325i recalls and problems
18 recalls and 1,250 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
18
Complaints
1,250
Crashes reported
42
Fires reported
73
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BMW 325i by year
Most reported BMW 325i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 520 | |
| Electrical System | 199 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 189 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 75 | |
| Engine | 72 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 66 | |
| Power Train | 53 | |
| Steering | 52 | |
| Visibility | 45 | |
| Seat Belts | 40 |
All BMW 325i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2006–2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013… |
| 20V-018 | Jan 15, 2020 | 2000–2005 | 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)… |
| 19V-273 | Apr 4, 2019 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. |
| 14V-428 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2001–2006 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons… |
| 17V-676 | Oct 25, 2017 | 2006–2011 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 17V-428 | Jul 6, 2017 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2005 | 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-564 | Nov 12, 2013 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year… |
| 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… |
| 11V-438 | Aug 26, 2011 | 2002–2005 | Exterior Lighting | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2001, through march 1, 2005. |
| 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. |
| 02V-057 | Feb 19, 2002 | 2002 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, during the strut mount manufacturing process, the thrust bearing was not properly positions and secured. |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-383 | Nov 20, 2000 | 2001 | Wheels | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 325i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW 325i has the most reports (515). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 325i have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering BMW 325i model years 2000–2011.
What are the most common BMW 325i problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.