repaired · 2021 Q2
Passenger 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 325xiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2001 BMW 325xi, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-428 the manufacturer reports only 29% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 BMW 325xi has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Exterior lighting2 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
2Air bags
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Service brakes
1Structure
1Suspension
1Tires
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2001 BMW 325xi 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 · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Do not driveRisk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator…
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 325xi 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 325xi median. How we score
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 325xi owners report
Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE OEM TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES OVERHEAT AT THE PLUGIN PIN #3 CAUSING FIRE. THIS AFFECTS BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLIES MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS PROBLEM ALSO AFFECTS THE XENON HEADLAMP FUNCTION CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS TO FAIL, SOMETIMES BOTH…
PIN NUMBER 3 ON THE TAILLIGHT BULB HOUSING BEGINS TO MELT AT THE CONNECTION POINT CAUSING ANY NUMBER OF THINGS TO HAPPEN WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE FLICKERING HEADLIGHTS, LOSS OF TAILLIGHT FUNCTION, LOSS OF TURN SIGNAL FUNCTION, OR ELECTRICAL FIRE. *TR
MY PASSENGER BRAKE LIGHT OUT OF THE BLUE STARTED NOT WORKING AS I TOOK IT IN THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID A SOCKET CONNECTOR THAT INVOLVES THE WIRES HAVE BEEN CORRUPTED AND BURNT OUT. THIS IS A SERIOUS HAZARD WHILE OUT ON THE ROADS,I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER POST ABOUT THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AND…
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