There are no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 325IX, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 BMW 325IX problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 2
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 BMW 325IX complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 56,000 miles · reported Apr 4, 2010
In varying temperatures the electronic door locks on my 2001 bmw 325ix fail to work, rendering it impossible to open the locks on the three passenger doors, even manually from the inside. The problem has gotten progressively worse over the years and seems to increase when the interior temperature in the car gets hot (Such as on a sunny day after sitting).
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 64,800 miles · reported Sep 7, 2007
Due to the malfunctioning of the electronic for door locks, the door will not unlock using the key pad and from the central console lock bottom from inside the car and also with the manual lock lever from inside. But the drivers side door will unlock using the key manually from outside. Once the car is auto locked after it starts moving, the door will not unlock and open from inside with the manual lever, except the driver side. The center cosole switch will not unlock any doors except the cargo hatch. Main safety issue is as follow: the rear seat and front right side passengers cannot unlock…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 105,300 miles · reported Aug 28, 2007
The contact owns a 2001 bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the engine fan does not shut off and has drained the battery. The battery was replaced, but the fan still does not shut off when the vehicle is turned off and the key is removed. He turned the vehicle off and removed the key, but the engine fan was still running an hour later. The contact currently disconnects the fan when he parks and plugs it back up when he is ready to drive the vehicle. Nhtsa recall number 01v206000 (Engine and engine cooling: cooling system fan) does not apply to his VIN. The current and failure mileages were…
Suspension · at 62,000 miles · reported May 17, 2006
Dealer performing 60,000 maintenance check on 2001 bmw 325ix reported that both rear springs were cracked. Also reported that they had seen similar cracked springs on a half dozen 3 series cars of the same vintage (1999-2005) over the last year.
Power Train · at 60,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2005
To whom this may concern: I own a bmw 325xi 2001 manual. A manual shifter is designed to go to the middle when it is in neutral. This problem I have causes the stick shift to go to the right (Near fifth gear) and stay there. I was driving the car and shifted into the wrong gear because of this problem. I almost blew the engine and lost control of my car. This is a big safety hazard. If the stick shift does not return to where it is designed to be, the drive can get confused resulting in an accident. I have done a lot of research online and I have found over 4000 complains about this. I checked…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 BMW 325IX have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 325IX as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW 325IX?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,000 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.