2001 BMW 325I Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2001 BMW 325I, and owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2001 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) Do not drive
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 PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators…
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.
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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.
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Air bags Do not drive
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side frontal air bag, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during september 2001 (see recall campaign 01v206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began september 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
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Rim (wheels)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The machine used to mount and inflate the tires on the wheels at the assembly plant may have damaged the inner rim flange of the wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the five wheels for possible damage. If damage from the mounting machine is found on any wheel, all five wheels will be replaced.
151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 BMW 325I have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 8 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 107,932 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 16 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Steering wheel angle sensor internal abc-dsc issues, yellow light is on.. Is there a recall for this issue!? Also front door passenger side air bag is not working, I have used OBD reader to confirm al”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2025 · Air bags
“The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325I. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V018000 (Air Bags) and 17V047000 (Air Bags); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 31, 2024 · Air bags
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 2001 BMW 325I
How do I know if my 2001 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 2001 BMW 325I; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 00V383000).
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.
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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.