MYRModel Year Report

2005 BMW 325CI

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2005 BMW 325CI
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:40.021Z

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
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Air bags

65% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2005: 31 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

65% · 20 reports
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325CI. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V428000 (Air bags) however, the part to do the repair was not available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-16

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325CI. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V428000 (Air bags). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of delay.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-04

Exterior lighting

16% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

FIRE
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325CI. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH when suddenly, the headlights became inoperative. The contact was able to continue driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-08-12

The headlamp goes out does not consistently stay on! I was told by BMW employee they have had alot of problems with this the lamp gets to hot and melts the wiring and the whole light has to be replaced $1200 or better!

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-13

Electrical system

10% · 3 reports
FIRE

Visibility/wiper

6% · 2 reports
CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Suspension- sway bars, bushings, every part of suspension breaking. Brakes-emergency brake does not work. Lighting-issues with headlamps. Rearview mirror-defective, not clear enough to see out of.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-15

Also filed under Steering and suspension

Visibility

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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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  2. I
    2014-06-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  3. I
    2015-02-24Engineering analysisOpen Air Bag Inflator Rupture
  4. R
    2016-08-19Air bags15V318000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016.

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  5. 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 BMW 325CI — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 15V318000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 BMW 325CI?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 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.