1999 BMW 325I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 BMW 325I. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 BMW 325I
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Inflator module (air bags)
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 as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a…
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 BMW 325I. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare BMW 325I model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 325I model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 BMW 325I | 0 | 5 |
| 1988 BMW 325I | 0 | 5 |
| 1989 BMW 325I | 0 | 8 |
| 1990 BMW 325I | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 BMW 325I | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 4 | 40 |
| 1993 BMW 325I | 3 | 21 |
| 1994 BMW 325I | 3 | 17 |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 2 | 31 |
| 1999 BMW 325I | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 BMW 325I | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 BMW 325I | 6 | 151 |
| 2002 BMW 325I | 6 | 162 |
| 2003 BMW 325I | 7 | 199 |
| 2004 BMW 325I | 4 | 147 |
| 2005 BMW 325I | 4 | 71 |
| 2006 BMW 325I | 7 | 515 |
| 2007 BMW 325I | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 325I | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 325I | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 325I | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 325I | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 BMW 325I | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 BMW 325I
How do I know if my 1999 BMW 325I has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 BMW 325I; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V853000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
- 335I810 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.