2001 BMW 325CI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2001 BMW 325CI, 2% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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 2001 Bmw 325CI. The contact stated that she noticed a leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and they stated that the radiator cap and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back and they stated that the fan clutch, the auxiliary cooling system, and the electrical fan censor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10499285, filed 2013-02, 116,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325CI
13 complaintsEngine cooling
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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