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2000 BMW 325CI recalls and problems

3 recalls and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 BMW 325CI.

3
recalls
6
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 BMW 325CI recalls

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 21V401000 · reported May 27, 2021 · BMW of North America, LLC · 4,511 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 20V018000 · reported January 15, 2020 · BMW of North America, LLC · 292,948 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V853000 · reported November 26, 2019 · BMW of North America, LLC · 74,185 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 27, 2025 · Electrical system · fire reported

Dash started smoking as soon as I turned rhe lights on, I exited the freeway and pulled into a neighborhood, parked on a corner turn the engine off and disconnected the battery, the smoke continued, within second the fire started, I poured 4 bottles of water with no luck, before I could ask the homes residents to hand…

Jul 17, 2023 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel tank bracket on the Passenger side sheared off causing the strap supporting the tank to fall off and hit the ground resulting in sparking from the free end. Safety risk to occupants due to fuel tank hanging close to ground and sparking in close proximity. I inspected and determined car is unsafe to drive. No…

May 16, 2023 · Air bags

I took my vehicle to a BMW authorized service dealer for the repair of the "AirBag Recall" notice I received in the mail. The dealer did the recall repair and about a week later the light came back on and has remained on. After that happened my electric started acting up and also I was not able to get my convertible…

Jan 20, 2021 · Power train · 112,000 miles

WENT TOGO TO WORK AND TRIED TO BACK CAR OUR OF DRIVEWAY AND NO REVERSE. NOTHING. SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 3 SERIES. 112XXX ON MY BMW

Mar 31, 2020 · Engine

NO TIENE FUERSA PARA GAS ,MUY DESPASIO Y TIENE PROBLEM AS CON EL ENGI LIGHT ON

325CI model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 3601
2001 54916
2002 33011
2003 52701

Across all years, the 2004 325CI has the most complaints (68). All BMW 325CI years →

Questions

Does the 2000 BMW 325CI have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 BMW 325CI, the most recent reported on May 27, 2021 (Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 325CI?
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2000 BMW 325CI complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 6 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 27, 2025.