Bmw 325 problems

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Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
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Recalls list

The BMW E30 is the second generation of BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 1982 to 1994 and replaced the E21 3 Series. The model range included 2-door coupe and convertible body styles, as well as being the first 3 Series to be produced in 4-door sedan and wagon/estate body styles. It was powered by four-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder petrol and six-cylinder diesel engines, the latter a first for the 3 Series. The E30 325iX model was the first BMW to have all-wheel drive.

The first BMW M3 model was built on the E30 platform and was powered by the high-revving BMW S14 four-cylinder petrol engine, which produced 175 kW (235 bhp) in its final iteration. The BMW Z1 roadster was also based on the E30 platform. Following the launch of the E36 3 Series in 1990, the E30 began to be phased out.

Development

Development of the E30 3 Series began in July 1976, with styling being developed under chief designer Claus Luthe with exterior styling led by Boyke Boyer. In 1978, the final design was approved, with design freeze (cubing process) being completed in 1979. BMW's launch film for the E30 shows the design process including Computer-aided design (CAD), crash testing and wind-tunnel testing. The car was released at the end of November 1982.

Externally, the E30's appearance is very similar to twin headlight versions of its E21 predecessor, however there are various detail changes in styling to the E30. Major differences to the E21 include the interior and a revised suspension, the latter to reduce the oversteer for which the E21 was criticised.

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Common Bmw 325 problems

The BMW 325i is a popular model in the BMW 3-Series lineup, but like any vehicle, it can have its share of common problems. Here are some of the most frequently reported issues based on complaints from owners:

Engine Problems: The 2003 BMW 325 has the most overall complaints, with engine problems being the worst category. Specifically, the 2006 BMW 325 has a reported problem of a steering wheel fault or lock, which can cost an average of $1,200 to fix at an average mileage of 87,000 mi.

Ring Sealing Issues: The 2007 BMW 325i, which has the N52B25 engine, is known for having ring sealing issues and burning excessive oil. This is a common problem with the N52 engine, and it's essential to check for this issue when considering a 2007 BMW 325i.

Steering Components: Steering components are another common issue with the BMW 325i, especially in the 2000 model year. This can be a significant concern for those considering purchasing a used BMW 325i, as it can lead to expensive repairs.

Transmission Issues: Transmission problems, particularly with the automatic transmission, are a common issue with the BMW 325i. The tranny usually lasts for around 400,000 miles, but it's essential to check the maintenance history and driving habits to ensure the transmission is in good condition.

Subframe Damage: Subframe damage is a significant concern with the BMW 325i, particularly in the 2000 model year. This issue can lead to expensive repairs, and it's essential to check for any signs of subframe damage when considering a used BMW 325i.

Vanos Issues: The Vanos system, which controls the engine's valves, is a common problem with the BMW 325i. The Vanos system was replaced with the dual vanos in 2001, but it's still essential to check for any signs of Vanos issues when considering a used BMW 325i.

ABS, CBC, and DSC Control System Failure: The entire ABS, CBC, and DSC control system has failed in some BMW 325i models. This can lead to a loss of braking and stability control, which can be a significant safety concern.

Window Regulator Failure: Window regulator failure is a common issue with the BMW 325i, particularly in the 2000 model year. This can lead to expensive repairs, and it's essential to check the window regulators when considering a used BMW 325i.

Water Pump Failure: Water pump failure is a common issue with the BMW 325i, particularly in the 2000 model year. It's essential to check the water pump and replace it if necessary, as it can lead to engine overheating and failure if not addressed.

Oil Separator Issues: Oil separator issues are a common problem with the BMW 325i, particularly in the 2000 model year. This can lead to oil leaks and engine damage if not addressed promptly.

In summary, the BMW 325i can have its share of common problems, including engine issues, ring sealing problems, steering component failure, transmission issues, subframe damage, Vanos issues, ABS, CBC, and DSC control system failure, window regulator failure, water pump failure, and oil separator issues. It's essential to check these issues when considering a used BMW 325i and ensure that the vehicle has been well-maintained to avoid expensive repairs.

What problems does a BMW 325i have?

Is a BMW 325i reliable?

One of the many reasons to buy a BMW is that it is well-built. Most rear-wheel drive BMWs have the same weight on the front and back wheels. The world knows that BMWs are reliable, and the BMW 325I is no different. This model is strong, long-lasting, and reliable because it is well-made and well-engineered.

How long do 325i engines last?

These cars easily last for 200000 to 250000 miles, if maintained properly according to company instructions. Things you should keep in mind for a long life of the car: Life of car depends mostly on how you keep it. Avoid unnecessary modifications to engine and electrical wirings.

What is a common problem in BMW?

BMW engines are renowned for their performance but can also present unique challenges. If not addressed promptly, oil leaks from brittle valve cover gaskets or leaky oil filter gaskets are common issues that could lead to severe engine damage.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Bmw 325 years

We have researched Bmw problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Bmw 325 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Bmw 325 model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Bmw 325 model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Bmw 325 years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Bmw 325 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Bmw 325 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Engine and engine cooling problems
Visibility problems
Power train problems
Air bags problems
Vehicle speed control problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Bmw 325 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by 325 model years

A total of 14 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by 325 model years

There were a total of 11 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by 325 model years

There were a total of 13 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 138 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Bmw 325 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Bmw 325 vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Bmw 325 1986

Date Of Incident: 2017-06-01
Date Complaint: 2017-07-19
VIN: WBAAB6405G1
Components: ENGINE
Summary: MY 1986 325ES BMW OVER HEAT. CHANGE THE FLUIDS, PERFORM SEVERAL CHECKS AND IT IS STILL OVER HEATING. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALL ON THE HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM.

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Bmw 325 1999

Date Of Incident: 2015-11-01
Date Complaint: 2016-02-01
VIN: WBAAM533XXK
Components: SUSPENSION
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 325. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY INTO THE DIRECTION OF THE SLOPING ROAD. THE SUB FRAME REMAINED PARTIALLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE SUSPENSION NOT TO PROPERLY SUPPORT THE VEHICLE'S MOVEMENT. IN ADDITION, UPON ACCELERATION, THE SUB FRAME OF THE VEHICLE JERKED UP AND DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE DAMAGED ON THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE REAR AXEL PULLING ON THE REAR TIRE AS A RESULT OF THE LOOSE SUB FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS 117,000.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2015-09-18
Date Complaint: 2015-10-08
VIN: WBABS33421J
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE CAR SUDDENLY VEERED LEFT AND THE ABS ENGAGED AND SLOWED THE CAR SUDDENLY TO ABOUT 40 MPH. MY IMMEDIATE THOUGHT WAS THAT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE, BUT THEN RECOGNIZED THE ABS WAS CAUSING THE CAR TO JUDDER. THE DSC AND ABS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. THE MIL LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. I TOOK THE CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP THAT DIAGNOSED A FAULTY ROTATIONAL RATE SENSOR (YAW). THE SYSTEM RECOGNIZED THAT IT RECEIVED ERRONEOUS DATA, BUT I BELIEVE FAILED IN AN UNSAFE MANNER. I PURCHASED THIS CAR FOR MY SOON TO BE 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND CRINGE TO THINK HOW SHE WOULD'VE REACTED TO THIS SITUATION. THIS FAILURE PUT THE CAR IN THE PRECISE SITUATION WHERE YOU WOULD WANT THE DSC TO BE WORKING.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2015-08-14
Date Complaint: 2015-08-16
Fire: 1
VIN: WBAAN37461N
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
Summary: HAD JUST PARKED THE CAR AND A FEW MINUTES LATER IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. EVERYTHING UNDER THE HOOD IS BURNED. SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS CAUGHT THE HOLE THING.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2015-07-08
Date Complaint: 2015-08-06
VIN: WBAAN374X1N
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Summary: DAUGHTER DRIVING CAR, DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL(DSC) LIGHT CAME ON AND INDIVIDUAL BRAKES STARTED APPLYING THEMSELVES UNCOMMANDED. DROVE TO A LOCAL IMPORT SHOP THAT VERIFIED A BAD YAW SENSOR. PART IS $1300.00 PLUS $300.00 LABOR. PART IS ONLY AVAILABLE FROM BMW WHO HAS SUPERSEDED THE PART NUMBER 3 TIMES. I WENT TO A SALVAGE YARD THAT HAD 13 CARS THAT HAD THE SAME PART NUMBER EFFECTIVITY AND ALL OF THE CARS HAD THE YAW SENSORS REMOVED. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM AND VERY DANGEROUS UNLESS YOU DISABLE THE DSC SYSTEM WHICH ALSO DISABLES THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. BELOW IS JUST ONE OF MANY EXAMPLES OF ANOTHER OWNER THAT EXPERIENCED THIS PART FAILURE. STARTED THE CAR THIS MORNING AND DROVE IT FOR APPROX 15 MILES, NO WARNING LIGHT AND EVERYTHING APPEARED OK. DOING THE NATIONAL SPEED LIMIT WHEN HOLY COW, THE DSC KICKS IN AND THE CAR PULLS VIOLENTLY TO ONE SIDE THEN THE OTHER TALK ABOUT HEART MISSING A BEAT, NEARLY IN THE CENTRAL RESERVATION ON THE A52. I WILL BE GETTING THE FAULT CODES READ IN THE WEEK AND WILL DEFINITELY BE SWITCHING OFF THE DSC IN FUTURE UNTIL FIXED.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2015-03-30
Date Complaint: 2015-07-19
VIN: WBAAW33471E
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: SPECIFIC MONITOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON EVEN AFTER BEING CHECKED AND CLEARED. AN ASTERISK TYPE ICON SHOWS UP NEXT TO THE PRND PANEL AND SLOWS DOWN VEHICLE WHERE AS YOU NEED TO PUT MUCH PRESSURE ON GAS PEDAL TO GET IT TO MOVE SLIGHTLY,PULLING OVER AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE FOR 2 MINS REMOVES THE ICON AND ISSUE, BUT MOSTLY THESE ARE UNPREDICTABLE OCCURRENCES.THE BODY OF CAR ICON LIGHTS STAY ON INDICATING THE CARS BACK LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING, EVEN AFTER FIXING LIGHTS. THE CAR'S RECALL #14V428 ; PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AS OF YET. CURRENTLY ALL WINDOWS ARE JAMMED THE MOTOR HUMS BUT WINDOWS DO NOT OPEN UNLESS PUSHED ON, 3 OF 4 DON'T EVEN DO THAT..

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2014-12-17
Date Complaint: 2014-12-17
VIN: WBAAN37431N
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2014-12-16
Date Complaint: 2014-12-16
VIN: WBAAV334X1F
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL REPAIR. IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WAS INSTALLED WITH A TAKATA AIR BAG. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WAS A SAFETY CONCERN AND MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN IN A HUMID STATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2014-09-16
Date Complaint: 2014-10-24
VIN: WBAAN37441N
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAG) EXCEEDED THE REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND DECLINE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED TIME FRAME FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DELAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/01/14*LJ *JS

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2014-10-19
Date Complaint: 2014-10-20
VIN: WBAAW33471E
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Summary: ABS SPEED SENSORS FAILED. BRAKES FUNCTION BUT CAUSE FOR CONCERN.

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Bmw 325 1998

Date Of Incident: 2011-01-15
Date Complaint: 2013-08-01
VIN: WBACD4323WA
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 BMW 325. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING HER KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE BRAKE WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 19,000. UPDATED 10/29/13*LJ

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2011-06-01
Date Complaint: 2012-02-19
Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Summary: REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BLINKING FAST INDICATING BAD BULB BUT ALL BULBS ARE GOOD. REAR LEFT TURN SIGNAL BULB HAS A LOWER LUMINOUS INTENSITY THAN THE OTHER BULBS. REPLACING THE BULB WITH A NEW BULB MAKES NOT DIFFERENCE. RIGHT TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY BLINKS FAST INDICATING A BAD BULB BUT ALL BULBS ARE WORKING. *TR

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Bmw 325 1994

Date Of Incident: 2011-05-28
Date Complaint: 2011-06-06
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: CAR LOST POWER DUE TO PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. CAR HAS 120,000 MILES AND NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO REQUIRED AT 55,000 IN 2000. BMW 3 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS SUDDENLY FAILING IN 3 SERIES. *TR

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2009-09-13
Date Complaint: 2010-01-19
VIN: WBAAW33451E
Components: AIR BAGS
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325 WAGON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED WHENEVER SOMEONE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. A LOCAL MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAG LIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE IS NOT RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE A PART OF THE RECALL SINCE THE LATER MODEL 3 SERIES HAS THE SAME PLATFORM AS THE 2001 MODEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.

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Bmw 325 2001

Date Of Incident: 2009-10-25
Date Complaint: 2009-11-01
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 2001 BMW 325I WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR PREVIOUS SIGNS LOST ITS REVERSE GEAR WITH NO WARNING FOR MY COLLEGE AGE STUDENT AT A DEAD END ROAD. *TR

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Latest 5 recalls Bmw 325

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 30 recalls for different components of the Bmw 325.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Bmw 325 2001
Report Received Date: 2019-10-02
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

Model: Bmw 325 2002
Report Received Date: 2019-10-02
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015.

Model: Bmw 325 2001
Report Received Date: 2017-01-20
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Model: Bmw 325 2002
Report Received Date: 2017-01-20
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Park It: 1
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Model: Bmw 325 2008
Report Received Date: 2016-02-05
Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC
Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.