CarRecallWatchThe 2001 BMW 325xi has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (5 reports).
2001 BMW 325xi recalls
Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these BMW vehicles can degrade over time, especially after long exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature changes.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger side frontal airbag may build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which could cause the inflator to rupture.
Most common 2001 BMW 325xi problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325XI equipped with Primewell Tires, Tire Line: Valera Touring II, Tire Size: 205/50/R17, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contact stated that while inflating the passengerâs side front tire, air was leaking from cracks on the sidewall of the tire. The tire was not replaced. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 17T013000 (Tires) and 16T017000 (Tires) however, the contact did not receive the recall notifications. The failure mileage was not available.
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW AND BROUGHT THE CAR IN TO THEM AT BMW O F SUDBURY, SUDBURY MA UNDER RECALL 17V-047 DRIVER'S AIR BAG MODULE ON JULY 19, 2017, BUT THEY RETURNED THE CAR WITHOUT REPLACING THE AIR BAG - THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO IT.
I THINK I KNOW WHY THE CAR CATCHES ON FIRE SINCE MINE ALMOST DID AND I TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM. THE ALTERNATOR IS NOT DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY WHEN THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED OFF AND THE CAR IS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. IF THE ALTERNATOR EVER OVERHEATS FOR ANY REASON (SUCH AS THE COOLING VENT COMES LOOSE), THE PASS TRANSISTOR IN THE BUILT IN REGULATOR OF THE ALTERNATOR BEGINS TO SHORT. SINCE IT IS NEVER DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY (EVEN WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED) THE FIST SYMPTOM APPEARS TO BE A BAD BATTERY AS THE ALTERNATOR KILLS THE BATTERY. ESPECIALLY IF YOU REPLACE THE BATTERY WITH A NEW, FRESH ONE AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE CAR THE PASS TRANSISTOR CONTINUES TO SHORT MOR
SECOND REAR COIL FAILURE. FIRST WAS 4/2007 AT 39800 MI (REF ODI 10189296). EXACTLY SAME LOCATION IN COIL AS LAST TIME. CORRODED CRACKED SURFACE (>95%) INDICATES PART FAILED LONG BEFORE THE COIL END BROKE OFF AND FLEW OUT OF CAR. FINAL FAILURE WAS UNDER BRAKING. PART WAS FORCEBLY EJECTED AND COULD HAVE INJURED A BYSTANDER OR ONCOMING VEHICLE.
I WAS LOCKED INSIDE MY CAR TONIGHT. I ENTERED MY CAR THROUGH THE UNLOCKED DRIVER'S DOOR. OTHER DOORS WERE LOCKED. STARTED ENGINE AND LEFT MY DRIVEWAY. DRIVER'S DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT MY CAR, THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK. DOOR HANDLE PULLED AS IF DISENGAGED TO ANY MECHANICAL CONNECTION OTHER THAN RETURN SPRING. I ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK DOORS WITH THE CENTER CONSOLE SWITCH TO NO AVAIL. TURNED OFF ENGINE, REMOVED KEY AND ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK WITH FOB TO NO AVAIL. ATTEMPTED DOOR PULL ON OTHER THREE DOORS WITH RESULTS THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED. I RETURNED HOME TO MY DRIVEWAY, PARKED THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE DOORS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CAR WITH NO
2001 BMW 325xi questions
Does the 2001 BMW 325xi have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 BMW 325xi: Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 325xi?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (5), Electrical System (4), Air Bags (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 BMW 325xi has been fixed?
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