BMW 325I recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 18 recalls and 1,249 owner complaints for the BMW 325I (model years 2000–2012). The most reported problem area is air bags (498 complaints), followed by electrical system (199 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 515 | 12 | 21 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 71 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 147 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 199 | 7 | 11 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 162 | 7 | 19 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 151 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (515), 2003 (199) and 2002 (162). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 325I model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 498 | 8 of 13 | |
| Electrical system | 199 | 6 of 13 | |
| Exterior lighting | 177 | 5 of 13 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 74 | 6 of 13 | |
| Engine | 73 | 7 of 13 |
Latest 8 of 18 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V513000 | Jul 3, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 394,029 |
| 20V018000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2000–2005 | 292,948 |
| 20V017000 | Jan 15, 2020 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2006–2011 | 59,965 |
| 19V853000 | Nov 26, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2000–2001 | 74,185 |
| 19V273000 | Apr 4, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2006 | 184,505 |
| 14V428000 | Jun 11, 2018 | Air bags | 2001–2006 | 574,007 |
| 17V676000 | Oct 25, 2017 | Electrical system: wiring | 2006–2011 | 702,965 |
| 17V428000 | Jul 6, 2017 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2006 | 2,158 |
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 42 complaints and a fire in 73 complaints; 59 people injured and 2 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.