2003 BMW 325 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 BMW 325 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 BMW 325. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags4 44%
- Electrical system3 33%
- Engine1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “Takata recall. After contacting Bmw nearest dealer they have not taken any action to take care of the recall. They took my car information and said when the parts arrive they would call me back.”
NHTSA complaint #10949673, filed 2017-02Electrical system: “Drivers window is stuck in up position. When raise/lower switch is activated, I hear the motor running but window does not move down. The local Bmw repair center said it will be $150 to inspect the problem and then $$$ to repair. The malfunction of the window happened while I was driving”
NHTSA complaint #11203838, filed 2019-04, 68,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325. The contact stated that the vehicle's electrical system was malfunctioning. The contact stated that certain lights were illuminating on the dashboard while other lights were not. The vehicle also failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting diagnosis and repairs. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 158,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11144639, filed 2018-11, 158,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “The central locking system intermittently fails to operate; problem is influenced by temperature extremes (hot and cold); symptoms vary from requiring the driver to lock and unlock the vehicle several times before the doors will unlock to a complete failure of all doors to unlock. When the problem manifests itself, the central electric door lock button (mounted in the center console beside the hazard light switch) is inoperable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473875, filed 2012-09, 70,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 68,000 and 125,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 BMW 325. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Series · sedan | not rated | 4 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 BMW 325 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 325
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 136,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 26 | 55,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 31 | 149,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 23 | 198,880 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 15 | 82,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 9 | 300,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All BMW 325 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 BMW 325 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2003 BMW 325 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 BMW 325 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 2003 BMW 325 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 BMW 325 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 68,000 and 125,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.