2000 BMW 325CI
3 recalls, 9 complaints - 2 TSBs
21V401000 May 27, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with ... Read more
Consequence
The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
20V018000 Jan 15, 2020
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PS... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
19V853000 Nov 26, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag ... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 |
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 27, 2025
Incident date: Nov 14, 2024
When the Automatic Emergency Braking system is enabled, it will suddenly brake when in reverse even though there is no obstacle at the back. The braking is so sudden that it is painful. I reported it to the dealership but they never got back to me about a solution. I have disabled the AEB for now.
ENGINE
Jul 17, 2023
Incident date: Jul 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of a misfire in cylinder #2. The dealer reset the warning light however, the warning light re... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 16, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2018
The new model y froze in the middle of an interstate Highway indicating it was shutting itself down and not driveable. It took only 30seconds from 60 miles per hour to completely inoperable and stopped itself in traffic. Currently the mileage of this car is only 12 miles and I drove only 7 miles ab... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 16, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2018
The new model y froze in the middle of an interstate Highway indicating it was shutting itself down and not driveable. It took only 30seconds from 60 miles per hour to completely inoperable and stopped itself in traffic. Currently the mileage of this car is only 12 miles and I drove only 7 miles ab... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 16, 2023
Incident date: May 1, 2018
The new model y froze in the middle of an interstate Highway indicating it was shutting itself down and not driveable. It took only 30seconds from 60 miles per hour to completely inoperable and stopped itself in traffic. Currently the mileage of this car is only 12 miles and I drove only 7 miles ab... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 20, 2021
Incident date: Oct 14, 2020
WENT TOGO TO WORK AND TRIED TO BACK CAR OUR OF DRIVEWAY AND NO REVERSE. NOTHING. SEE THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 3 SERIES. 112XXX ON MY BMW
ENGINE
Mar 31, 2020
Incident date: Mar 23, 2020
NO TIENE FUERSA PARA GAS ,MUY DESPASIO Y TIENE PROBLEM AS CON EL ENGI LIGHT ON
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 31, 2020
Incident date: Mar 23, 2020
NO TIENE FUERSA PARA GAS ,MUY DESPASIO Y TIENE PROBLEM AS CON EL ENGI LIGHT ON
AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2019
Incident date: Dec 2, 2019
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V853000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. DEALER FIELDS BMW SOUTH ORLANDO (9750 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 BMW 325CI
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 325CI
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA08001
Opened: Jan 4, 2008 , Closed: Dec 31, 2008
BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION
BMW IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN ON APPROXIMATELY 200,000 MY04 THROUGH MY06 SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 11/30/05 TO CORRECT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THE SPECIFIC VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AREMY04- 06/ 5-SERIES WITH STANDARD AND SPORT SEATS, MY04-06/... Read more
DP04001
Opened: Feb 3, 2004 , Closed: May 27, 2004
DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT
MS. CLAIRE M. TIEDER OF RESTON, VA, SUBMITTED A DEFECT PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED JANUARY 11, 2004, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION BE CONDUCTED INTO DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2004 BMW XI VEHICLES.BMW'S RESPONSE TO NHT... Read more
BMW 325CI - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 325CI across all model years (2000, 2006).
27
Total Recalls
287
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
17
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths