BMW 325xi recalls and problems
12 recalls and 306 owner complaints for 13 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
12
Complaints
306
Crashes reported
12
Fires reported
11
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BMW 325xi by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 325xi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 325xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 325xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 325xi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 325xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 325xi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 325xi | 6 | 110 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 325xi | 4 | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 325xi | 4 | 55 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 325xi | 5 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 325xi | 6 | 68 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 325xi | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 325xi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported BMW 325xi problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 145 | |
| Electrical System | 41 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 34 | |
| Engine | 29 | |
| Steering | 22 | |
| Suspension | 16 | |
| Seat Belts | 14 | |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 |
All BMW 325xi recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | 2006–2012 | 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 | 2006–2012 | 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-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 | 2001–2005 | 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. |
| 02V-088 | Mar 18, 2002 | 2002 | Service Brakes, Air | On certain passenger vehicles, a problem in the manufacturing process of the rear brake rotors may have resulted in the creation of a crack where the brake disc and the parking brake drum meet. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 325xi?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 BMW 325xi has the most reports (110). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 325xi have?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering BMW 325xi model years 2000–2012.
What are the most common BMW 325xi problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems most often.