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BMW 325I 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 BMW 325I: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

151Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Air Bags47 complaints

47 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 14V428000, 19V853000, 20V018000.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V206000, 02V138000.

Electrical System18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V383000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V383000Reported November 20, 2000 - 1,914 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels. Recall covering the wheels system, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,914 vehicles across all affected models.

01V206000Reported June 21, 2001 - 76,469 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 76,469 vehicles across all affected models.

02V138000Reported May 16, 2002 - 1,550 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,550 vehicles across all affected models.

14V428000Reported June 11, 2018 - 574,007 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 574,007 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory
19V853000Reported November 26, 2019 - 74,185 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 26, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 74,185 vehicles across all affected models.

20V018000Reported January 15, 2020 - 292,948 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 292,948 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Do Not Drive Advisory

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20019
200212
200316
20047
20054
20064
20075
20086
20097
201011
20119
201213
20135
20148
201515
20163
20174
20184
20192
20202
20211
20221
20242
20251
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.