MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 325CI

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2001 BMW 325CI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:33.124Z

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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
49
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2001: 49 complaints

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YearComplaints
20006
200149
200230
200327
200468
200531
200636

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

27% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Faulty dmtl now needs a third component at 49,000. Miles. Just replaced defective wiring harness in trunk that caused some lights to fail and burnt up a relay faulty design. Transmission cable gets stuck when shifting out of drive & n.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-30

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

I [xxx] and [xxx] were on a local back road in our town when my rear frame member on the driver side had snapped and pulled us into the oncoming side of the road into a large ditch where we took out a fence post and clipped a fiber optics line...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-08-22

Passenger side deployed while no pasenger was riding. Smart intelligence airbag failed to function. Relate to a previous complaint, air bag deployed while driving on highway 30MPH,. Causing driver lose control of vehicle, no additonal passenger.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-23

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing fan and cooling system.

FIRE
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Consumer states upon parking vehicle, he noticed smoke emitting from the bottom of the motor, vehicle caught on fire and was shortly put out by the fire department, the cause of the fire was determined to be that the electric cooling fan shorted out...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-28

Consumer states upon parking vehicle, he noticed smoke emitting from the bottom of the motor, the fire department was called and the fire was put out, the cause of the fire was determined to be that the electric cooling fan shorted out and its speed...

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-07-31

While driving the temperature sensor flashes "-40 degrees." The consumer contacted the dealer , who stated that sensor is located in the front under the bumper, and is often hit by debris that causes the sensor to malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-14

Power train

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Structure

10% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

Exterior lighting

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW 325CI. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH, the left turn signal failed to work properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the turn signal connectors were found to be melted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-02

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW 325 ci. The contact stated that the driver's side tail light failed to illuminate. The tail light warning light illuminated during the failure. The contact confirmed that the bulb wire connector was melted.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-23

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-09-28Engine and engine cooling01V206000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

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  2. R
    2007-04-02Service brakes, hydraulic07E023000 Certain cardone master cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, and 11-3156, and with date codes lower than DCA7078…

    Remedy: Cardone will notify owners and offer to repurchase any defective master cylinders. The recall began during April 2007. Owners can contact cardone at 1-800-777-4780.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Date not on fileEngine and engine cooling02V138000 On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during September 2001 (See recall campaign 01V206).

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 325CI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V138000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 01V206000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
  • Recall 21V401000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW 325CI?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 325CI have?
6 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.