KnownCarProblemsBMW 325i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 1,250 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 325i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2006, 2003, 2002. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 325i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 325i | 515 | Air bags | 7 | 12 |
| 2005 325i | 71 | Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| 2004 325i | 147 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| 2003 325i | 199 | Air bags | 7 | 7 |
| 2002 325i | 162 | Air bags | 6 | 7 |
| 2001 325i | 151 | Air bags | 6 | 7 |
34 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 325i
- What years of the BMW 325i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2006 (515), 2003 (199), 2002 (162).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 325i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (496), electrical (199), lights (177).
- Which BMW 325i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2000 (1), 2007 (1), 2008 (1). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.