2004 BMW 325XIT Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2004 BMW 325XIT has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 325XIT?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2004 BMW 325XIT recalls

Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants

Recall 20V018Jan 15, 2020292,948 vehicles affected

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.

Most common 2004 BMW 325XIT problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2015-01-26, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 325IT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED 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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. ## VIN PASSED ## BMW 325IT 2004 ##
2014-03-24, Steering
VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP EITHER WHEN GOING STRAIGHT OR MAKING A TURN (SEEMS RANDOM). EXTRA FORCE (A LOT) HAS TO BE APPLIED TO STEERING WHEEL TO TURN THE WHEEL. HAPPENS MOMENTARILY AND STEERING IS BACK TO ITS NORMAL. *TR

2004 BMW 325XIT questions

Does the 2004 BMW 325XIT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 BMW 325XIT: Passenger airbag may explode and send metal shrapnel into occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 325XIT?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (1), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 BMW 325XIT has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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