2001 BMW 325CI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 27%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 BMW 325CI, 27% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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 325CI. While the vehicle was stationary, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag module needed replacement. A dealer was not contacted about the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11019627, filed 2017-08, 180,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 325CI. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included, but the contact did not receive notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags). The contact was unable to determine when the part would become available to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10694623, filed 2015-03, 180,000 miles“On september 15th, 8:20pm est my passenger side air bag deployed without getting involved in an accident. I have a 325 ci, production date august 1st, 2000. I was going off an exit ramp when the car ran over the cat eye stone dividers on the road (those stone dots, about .5 inch height). My right side air bag deployed at the same time the emergency light went off and the car shut off by itself. I was in a ramp so this incidence caused me to lose the power in a term. My power break stopped working and I had to pull the hand break to stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #767222, filed 2002-09“2001 Bmw 325 ci. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall. The consumer was involved in an accident in which the air bag deployed and hit the consumer in the head causing brain injury and eye irritation. Prior to the accident the consumer paid out of pocket to have the air bag replaced due to the parts not being available for the recall. The passenger side was replaced. The driver's side was deemed to be a safe airbag. The consumer requested to be refunded the cost of replacing the airbag.”
NHTSA complaint #11053128, filed 2018-01“The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 325CI. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v428000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10680805, filed 2015-02Related recalls
- 20V018000Jan 15, 2020DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci…Covers: BMW 325CI 2000–2006, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 21V401000May 27, 2021BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i…Covers: BMW 325CI 2000–2001, 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001 +6 more
- 19V853000Nov 26, 2019BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles…Covers: BMW 325CI 2000–2001, 328I 1999–2001, 323I 1999–2001 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325CI
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325CI
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.
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