2003 BMW 325 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 11%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2003 BMW 325, 11% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,000 miles.
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 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 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 325
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 325
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.
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