NHTSA Data Explorer

BMW 325i

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

2,474

Active records

Recalls

49

Active records

TSBs

447

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

120

Crashes

107

Fires

103

Top reported issues — BMW 325i

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Safety restraint issue

773

Condition issue

631

Reporting mechanism

474

Operating state

383

Access/entry issue

307

Thermal issue

276

Lighting behavior

260

Engine behavior

178

Safety restraint behavior

124

Fluid issue

117

Performance issue

103

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

102

Electrical issue

99

Noise

96

Starting behavior

68

Steering behavior

68

Braking behavior

55

Vibration/harshness

55

Driver assistance issue

43

Smell

38

Recent change

31

HVAC behavior

24

Powering on/off behavior

15

Ride/handling behavior

14

Wiper/washer behavior

12

Infotainment behavior

9

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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 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

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Jan 7, 2025


Fire

The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the A/C became inoperable and made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed an abnormal burning wiring odor, and there was smoke coming out of the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she attempted to pull to the side of the road, but could not safely do so. The contact continued driving and came to a complete stop at the traffic light, where the cabin became engulfed…

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Jan 6, 2025


The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325I. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer offered an inspection but declined to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer…

2006 BMW 325I

Filed Nov 2, 2024


This compliant is regarding the cooling system of BMW 32d5i 2006. Experience overheating of the car. The BMW dealership service department has confirmed that the water pump is at fault. And the quote for water pump replacement is their system. Yes, this is the second recurrency of overheating. Yes, the dashboard indicated overheating. The second warning was October 23,2024. The first warning was several years prior.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.