NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 325Ci

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,021

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

242

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

2

Injuries

85

Crashes

63

Fires

97

Top reported issues — BMW 325Ci

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Safety restraint issue

708

Condition issue

447

Reporting mechanism

425

Operating state

278

Lighting behavior

260

Access/entry issue

258

Thermal issue

240

Engine behavior

126

Safety restraint behavior

99

Fluid issue

90

Electrical issue

85

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

63

Noise

62

Performance issue

57

Steering behavior

51

Braking behavior

49

Starting behavior

49

Vibration/harshness

36

Smell

32

Driver assistance issue

30

Recent change

24

HVAC behavior

15

Powering on/off behavior

13

Ride/handling behavior

11

Wiper/washer behavior

10

Infotainment behavior

8

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2002 BMW 325CI

Filed Aug 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325CI. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 15V318000 (Air Bags) and 13V172000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repairs were completed. The vehicle was retrieved from the dealer. The contact stated that upon retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, the contact's husband stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to power on, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was…

2005 BMW 325I

Filed Jul 9, 2026


Fire

The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's mother. The contact's mother owned a 2005 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact's brother noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact's brother used a nearby water hose and extinguished the fire. The Fire Department and the Police arrived. A fire report and a Police report were filed, however the Police report information was unavailable. In addition, the contact was informed that the…

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Apr 10, 2026


Fire

While driving the vehicle, the blower (A/C) began to cycle on and off. Then I began to smell electrical smoke. Then I began to see smoke coming from vents and where the windshield meets the dashboard, closer to the passenger side. I pulled over and shut off the car as the smoke was getting worse inside the car. I popped the hood and saw smoke coming from the passenger side. I then called 911. Smoke was beginning to billow from engine compartment. As I was talking to the 911 dispatcher, I saw…

2002 BMW 325CI

Filed Jan 30, 2026


I brought my 325ci into BMW Buena Park to have an airbag recall completed. There were no issues prior to dropping the car off at dealership but when the car was returned the airbag system light was on and was filled with error codes. I returned the car to the dealer and they cleared the codes but on my way home the dash light returned and faults were present after taking to 2 independent specialists. I returned to the dealer and spoke to service manager who said they would review and let me…

2002 BMW 325I

Filed Nov 17, 2025


Fire

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325i. The contact stated that upon exiting the store, he observed fire emerging from the driver's side dashboard. The vehicle spontaneously combusted and was engulfed in flames. There was no warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The fire department was able to successfully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was still in the parking lot where the incident occurred. A police officer was on the scene, but no report was filed. The…

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Oct 23, 2025


Since the airbag was not fixed, it has caused PVC meltings as well as leakage

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Sep 15, 2025


The Valvetronic Actuator malfunctions. The malfunction may have been caused by a Battery Positive Cable that has corroded over time. The result is that the vehicle stops unexpectedly during acceleration. Driver safety and that of others is put at risk due to the vehicle suddenly losing power and stoping while being driven. The vehicle was evaluated by the dealer. Warning lamps were intermittent and inconsistent. To my knowledge there is no Valvetronic Actuator or Battery Cable specific…

2001 BMW 325I

Filed Aug 30, 2025


Steering wheel angle sensor internal abc-dsc issues, yellow light is on.. Is there a recall for this issue!? Also front door passenger side air bag is not working, I have used OBD reader to confirm all the above...

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Jun 27, 2025


The passenger seat occupancy sensor (OC3 mat) on my 2006 BMW 3 Series (VIN: [XXX] ) has failed. As a result, the front passenger airbag is disabled, which poses a serious safety risk. BMW issued a 15-year warranty extension for this issue, acknowledging it as a common failure, but my vehicle is now slightly outside the coverage period. This part is vital for detecting front-seat occupants and enabling the airbag during a crash. I believe BMW should still be required to fix this safety-critical…

2004 BMW 325I

Filed May 16, 2025


I cannot use put my windows up/down, cannot open the trunk, cannot use interior lights, cannot unlock my gas lid. Due to a broke. Electronic part called the GM5

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.