MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 325

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2001 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:36:12.672Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
31
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 31 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012

2001: 31 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19843
19851
19869
198715
19887
198911
19906
19916
199223
19938
199425
199523
19964
19971
19984
19992
20000
200131
200226
20039
20068
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

42% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing fan and engine.

CRASHFIRE
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The engine over heated and stalled, which caused consumer to lose control of the vehicle and hit a curb, the dealer stated the exhaust valves of the engine were bent, and the cam shaft had problems, which caused the vehicle to over heat, consumer...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-18

Day after purchasing vehicle engine cooling fan failed, allowing engine to overheat. This resulted in a fire, 8" Flame in engine compartment. Dealership replaced engine cooling fan.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-09-27

After driving 15 miles and parking vehicle in garage, she smelled an electrical/burning smell. Consumer restarted vehicle and backed it out of garage.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-06

Air bags

23% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer states vehicle was stopped at a red light and the passenger air bag deployed without warning causing injury to passenger.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-08

Electronic stability control (esc)

10% · 3 reports
FIRE
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Had just parked the car and a few minutes later it caught on fire. Everything under the hood is burned. Surveillance cameras caught the hole thing.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-08-16

Also filed under Electrical system and engine

Power train

10% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Recall date: 09-28-2001 units potentially affected: 1,550 NHTSA campaign number: 02V138000 defective part or component: engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan description: on certain passenger vehicles, the engine...

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-06-16

Electrical system

6% · 2 reports
FIRE

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-03-15Air bags17V047000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017.

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  2. R
    2019-11-07Air bags19V698000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V047000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V698000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW 325 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 325?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 325 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.