repaired · 2021 Q1
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2001 BMW 325Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 31 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW 325, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-047 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 2, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 BMW 325 has problems
31 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine and engine cooling4 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Seat belts
1Service brakes
1Suspension
1Tires
44 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 4 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2001 BMW 325 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other 325 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 325 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 325 owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALL DATE: 09-28-2001 UNITS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: 1,550 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V138000 DEFECTIVE PART OR COMPONENT: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY…
THE ENGINE OVER HEATED AND STALLED, WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT A CURB, THE DEALER STATED THE EXHAUST VALVES OF THE ENGINE WERE BENT, AND THE CAM SHAFT HAD PROBLEMS, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVER HEAT, CONSUMER BELIEVED THE INSTALLATION OF THE CAM SHAFT, CAUSED…
DAY AFTER PURCHASING VEHICLE ENGINE COOLING FAN FAILED, ALLOWING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. THIS RESULTED IN A FIRE, 8" FLAME IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP REPLACED ENGINE COOLING FAN. HOWEVER, FAN FAILED AGAIN, AND ENGINE COOLANT WAS FOUND TO BE ALL OVER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, UNKNOWN IF A FIRE…
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