2001 BMW 325 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 BMW 325, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10300335, filed 2010-01, 87,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10664836, filed 2014-12“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”
NHTSA complaint #10649815, filed 2014-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10664553, filed 2014-12Related recalls
- 19V698000Oct 2, 2019DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects…Covers: BMW 325 2000–2002, 323 2000–2002, 330 2000–2002
- 17V047000Jan 20, 2017DO NOT DRIVEBMW 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…Covers: BMW 325 2000–2002, X5 2001–2003, 320 2000–2002 +7 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 4 | 44% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 7 | 23% |
| 1995 | 7 | 30% |
| 1994 | 4 | 16% |
| 1993 | 3 | 38% |
| 1992 | 4 | 17% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology