2001 BMW 325 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 240,003miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 BMW 325, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 240,003 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Specific monitor lights remain on even after being checked and cleared. An asterisk type icon shows up next to the prnd panel and slows down vehicle where as you need to put much pressure on gas pedal to get it to move slightly,pulling over and shutting off engine for 2 mins removes the icon and issue, but mostly these are unpredictable occurrences.the body of car icon lights stay on indicating the cars back lights are not working, even after fixing lights. The car's recall #14v428 ; passenger side front airbag has not been fixed as of yet. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734983, filed 2015-07Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 3 | 33% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325
13 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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