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2000–2006 · 7 model years

BMW 325Ci recalls & problems by year

27 recalls and 247 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200468 complaints
Most recalls20036 recalls
Crashes reported5in owner complaints
Injuries reported90 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0183553702000: 6 complaints, 3 recalls2001: 49 complaints, 6 recalls2002: 30 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 27 complaints, 6 recalls2004: 68 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 31 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 36 complaints, 3 recalls2000200120022003200420052006
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2006 325Ci—19–21 mpg3361000
2005 325Ci—19–21 mpg3311320
2004 325Ci—19–22 mpg3681210
2003 325Ci—19–21 mpg6270100
2002 325Ci—19–21 mpg3301110
2001 325Ci—19–21 mpg6491650
2000 325Ci——360100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags133
  • Electrical system24
  • Exterior lighting21
  • Power train17
  • Engine and engine cooling14
  • Structure9
  • Suspension9
  • Engine7