Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 325I, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2006 BMW 325I - 315 complaints in its first 8 years (515 to date)
- 2003 BMW 325I - 95 complaints in its first 8 years (199 to date)
- 2001 BMW 325I - 70 complaints in its first 8 years (151 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2005 BMW 325I - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (71 to date)
- 2004 BMW 325I - 52 complaints in its first 8 years (147 to date)
- 2002 BMW 325I - 67 complaints in its first 8 years (162 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 325I | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 325I | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 BMW 325I | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 325I | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 BMW 325I | 515 | 315 | 7 |
| 2005 BMW 325I | 71 | 32 | 4 |
| 2004 BMW 325I | 147 | 52 | 4 |
| 2003 BMW 325I | 199 | 95 | 7 |
| 2002 BMW 325I | 162 | 67 | 6 |
| 2001 BMW 325I | 151 | 70 | 6 |
| 2000 BMW 325I | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 31 | 23 | 2 |
| 1994 BMW 325I | 17 | 10 | 3 |
| 1993 BMW 325I | 21 | 16 | 3 |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 40 | 24 | 4 |
| 1991 BMW 325I | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 BMW 325I | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 BMW 325I | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 BMW 325I | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 BMW 325I | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V513000 | 2006-2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi,... |
| 20V018000DO NOT DRIVE | 2000-2005 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 20V017000 | 2006-2011 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1... |
| 19V853000 | 1999-2001 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 19V273000 | 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si... |
| 14V428000DO NOT DRIVE | 2001-2006 | Air Bags | 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,... |
| 17V676000 | 2006-2011 | Electrical System | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and... |
| 17V428000 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain... |
| 15V318000DO NOT DRIVE | 2002-2005 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 13V564000 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and... |
| 13V172000DO NOT DRIVE | 2002-2003 | Air Bags | BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and... |
| 11V438000 | 2002-2005 | Exterior Lighting | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, AND 330XI VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 1, 2005. |
| 03V160000 | 2003 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE WINDOW LIFTING ANTI-PINCHING DEVICE MIGHT NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. |
| 03V124000 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT WAGON VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE VEHICLE AT REST, AN INCREASE OF ENGINE IDLE SPEED (UP TO 1,300 RPM)... |
| 02V138000 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. |
| 02V057000 | 2002 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. |
| 01V206000 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. |
| 00V383000 | 2001 | Wheels | 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. |
| 98V178000 | 1992-1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY... |
| 97V131000 | 1992-1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. |
| 96V111000 | 1992-1994 | Exterior Lighting | THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION. |
| 96V110000 | 1992 | Air Bags | THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. |