NHTSA Data Explorer
BMW 325xi
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
1,379
Active records
Recalls
36
Active records
TSBs
416
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
63
Crashes
64
Fires
39
Top reported issues — BMW 325xi
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Safety restraint issue
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Operating state
Access/entry issue
Thermal issue
Lighting behavior
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Noise
Fluid issue
Safety restraint behavior
Starting behavior
Steering behavior
Vibration/harshness
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Infotainment behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2006 BMW 325XI
Filed Jan 10, 2026
My vehicle was parked in the driveway in front of my house and had not been driven for several days. I walked outside and noticed the engine fan was running so I opened the driver‘s door and noticed white smoke coming from the glove box compartment. I opened the glove box and noted a small fire which within a matter of approximately five minutes had turned into a full-blown fire throughout the vehicle I was able to call 911 and have a fire department here before my house caught on fire although…
2005 BMW 325XI
Filed Jun 3, 2025
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V018000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 BMW 325XI
Filed Jan 10, 2025
[XXX] . I have a 2006 BMW e91, but mine is not listed for recall above in the link. Currently have a fault for occupant detection malfunction. I also have sports seats listed in the above document. The sensor will say active when no one is sitting in the seat which is a safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2006 BMW 325XI
Filed Sep 3, 2024
The contact owned a 2006 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V513000 (Air Bags) and 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted.
2011 BMW 3 SERIES
Filed Aug 22, 2024
See attached document for complaint
2005 BMW 325XI
Filed Jul 12, 2024
The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V31800 (Air Bags) and 14V428000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 BMW 325XI
Filed Jun 20, 2024
Window rolled down, but never went back up. Happened on multiple windows of my vehicle. Has been a common problem among these cars, caused me to fail inspection.
2006 BMW 325XI
Filed Sep 29, 2022
Intermittently on startup/ignition, car electrical shuts completely down. No power to anything and key fob becomes locked in the ignition. After a few minutes the electrical comes back on on its own. This usually only happens in park on startup, however on one occasion, the electrical shut off for about 5 seconds as I was driving 70 MPH on the highway. Car went totally dark and I was fortunately able to control the wheel until power came back.
2006 BMW 325XI
Filed Jul 30, 2022
I purchased a used car that now has a passenger restraint sensor warning. Please fulfill a recall as this is a recurring issue with bmw
2002 BMW 325XI
Filed Jul 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 325XI. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V018000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that approximately 7-months after the repair, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer where a diagnostic test showed that a wire from the A-pillar connector to side air bags had high resistance. The dealer stated that the repair was not covered under the recall. The…