BMW 325CI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 247 owner complaints for the BMW 325CI (model years 2000–2006). The most reported problem area is air bags (132 complaints), followed by electrical system (24 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 31 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 68 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 49 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (68), 2001 (49) and 2006 (36). Among model years at least two years old, the 2000 has the fewest complaints on file (6).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 325CI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 132 | 7 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 24 | 7 of 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 21 | 6 of 7 | |
| Power train | 16 | 4 of 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 5 of 7 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21V401000 | May 27, 2021 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 4,511 |
| 20V018000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2000–2006 | 292,948 |
| 19V853000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 74,185 |
| 15V318000 | May 28, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2002–2006 | 419,235 |
| 13V172000 | May 2, 2013 | Air bags | 2002–2003 | 43,204 |
| 03V160000 | Apr 29, 2003 | Visibility: power window devices and controls | 2003 | 13,100 |
| 03V124000 | Mar 31, 2003 | Vehicle speed control | 2003 | 1,056 |
| 02V138000 | May 16, 2002 | Engine and engine cooling: cooling system, fan | 2001 | 1,550 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 14 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.