KnownCarProblems2005 BMW 3 Series Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW 3 Series, most often about the air bags (64% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is 11th of 14 3 Series model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2005 BMW 3 Series problems
Air bags
16 complaints · 64%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
I received a printed notification from BMW of north america, llc dated july 2015 under the subject matter: "recall campaign no. 15v-318: driver-side front air bag module." since I received the notification, 13 months have passed and still I have not received any letter from catonsville BMW in maryland regarding…
BMW recalled this car for the airbag many moths ago. BMW advised US the air bag replacement parts would be available by the end of december 2014. I have contacted BMW and they advised me they have no dates when they would be available. My local dealer states I am on a list and 40 people are in front of me and it can…
Lights
4 complaints · 16%2005 BMW 320i . Tail light indicator warning came on. Turns out the wire was melted around the metal where the wire plugs into tail light!! Very expensive to fix!
I received a recall letter from BMW for the problem with rear lamps. At that time,all real lamps were working on my car. However for safety concern, I brought my car to be checked; few months later, one of the tail light not working. I took my car back to the dealer, they said they were done for the recall . I need to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 BMW 3 Series recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear lamp illumination
Summary
Odi has received complaints from consumers stating that their tail light assembly is not properly illuminating.the tail light assembly consists of a turn signal lamp, a tail lamp and a brake lamp.the complainants have indicated that the issue is with an 8 pin connector and associated ground wiring.these components are allegedly overheating and melting due to excessive electrical current that runs through the system.bmw issued a technical service bulletin (tsb) sib-630306 on february 2007 to address the condition by adding supplementary ground wiring to the tail lamp assembly.odi is upgrading to an ea to further investigate the issue.
Questions about the 2005 BMW 3 Series
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 BMW 3 Series?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (16 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); lights (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 3 Series have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 BMW 3 Series. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the BMW 3 Series?
- It is 11th of 14 3 Series model years by number of complaints, with 25 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.