MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 325I

● Typical for this model
2001 BMW 325I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:52:50.320Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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
151
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 31 complaints 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 162 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 147 complaints 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 515 complaints 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 1 complaint
1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 41 complaints 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1999: 0 complaints 2000: 1 complaint 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 162 complaints 2003: 199 complaints 2004: 147 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2006: 515 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 1 complaint 2012
1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 5 complaints 1988 1989: 8 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 41 complaints 1992 1993: 21 complaints 1993 1994: 17 complaints 1994 1995: 31 complaints 1995 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaint 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 162 complaints 2002 2003: 199 complaints 2003 2004: 147 complaints 2004 2005: 71 complaints 2005 2006: 515 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 1 complaint 2012

2001: 151 complaints

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YearComplaints
19850
19860
19875
19885
19898
19905
19914
199241
199321
199417
199531
19990
20001
2001151
2002162
2003199
2004147
200571
2006515
20071
20081
20090
20100
20111
20121

Known problem areas

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

Air bags

31% · 47 reports

Most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW 325I. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed. The front passenger sustained an injured right arm, which required medical attention.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-16

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag abruptly and without an impact while driving approximately 40 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-12

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 BMW 325I. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shifted to the left side of the road and flipped over six times. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-29

Exterior lighting

17% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing turn signal and brake lights.

FIRE

Electrical system

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

CRASHINJURY
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While my foot was firmly on the break, my 2001 BMW 325I seemed to speed up and caused me to crash into the building I was parking in front of.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-15

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing fan and cooling system.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Consumer parked vehicle in garage at work. 5 minutes later, consumer was called downstairs, and told engine vehicle on fire. Front part was totaled. Cooling fan and other electrical wires were possible cause of fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-06-15

Visibility

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2000-12-22Wheels00V383000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the inner rim flange of the wheels.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the five wheels for possible damage. If damage from the mounting machine is found on any wheel, all five wheels will be replaced.

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    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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    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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    2014-12-01Air bags14V428000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners in September 2014.

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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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    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 325I — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 47 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V138000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V383000 · Wheels
  • Recall 01V206000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 07E023000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V428000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V018000 · Air bags
  • Recall 19V853000 · Air bags
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FAQ

Is the 2001 BMW 325I reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 BMW 325I is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 325I?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 325I have?
7 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.