2000 BMW 325CI

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2000 BMW 325CI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:38.391Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 49 complaints 2001 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 68 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006
2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 49 complaints 2001 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 68 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006
2000: 6 complaints 2000 6 2001: 49 complaints 2001 2002: 30 complaints 2002 2003: 27 complaints 2003 2004: 68 complaints 2004 2005: 31 complaints 2005 2006: 36 complaints 2006

2000: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200149
200230
200327
200468
200531
200636

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

2 of 6 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-27

Air bags

2 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

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Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2000 BMW 325CI. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19V853000 (Air bags) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-16

Power train

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

Fuel/propulsion system

1 of 6 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

Engine

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.

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No tiene fuersa para gas ,muy despasio y tiene problem as con el engi light on

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-31

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2020-02-13Air bags20V018000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

  2. R
    2020-11-10Air bags19V853000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. R
    2021-07-12Air bags21V401000 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)...

    Remedy: 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW 325CI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V401000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2000 BMW 325CI 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 2000 BMW 325CI?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 325CI have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.