2001 BMW 325CI Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 138,671miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 BMW 325CI, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 138,671 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.
“2001 Bmw 325 ci was being driven by my wife when the gas tank strap on passenger side broke off from the rear section. There was no accident, bumps or other issues that caused this incident. The gas tank hung down a few inches from the road. We got the car to the mechanic and learned that we needed both a gas tank strap and a bracket for the underbody. Regarding the bracket, Bmw has no such part listed in their specs. The only option appears to be rigging the strap and welding it to another part of the underbody. …”
NHTSA complaint #10386451, filed 2011-03, 54,000 miles“While driving approximately 30 MPH on a residential street I begin hearing a noise that sounded like something dragging from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. I pulled the car over and observed that the strap that holds the gas tank up, was hanging down from one end. I then drove approximately 1/2 mile to an automotive repair shop and upon further inspection, it was determined that the weld on the front bracket of the gas tank strap had broken and detached from the frame. This caused the gas tank to sag to within about 4 inches from the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10467164, filed 2012-07, 126,342 miles“2001 Bmw 325CI, passenger side fuel tank strap failure at front weld site causing fuel tank to hang from the under body only several inches off the ground. The rear fuel tank strap remained bolted down so strap remained attached to the vehicle, dragging on the road surface causing a loud metallic popping and scratching sound while the vehicle was in motion thus alerting driver. The failure spontaneously occurred while driving on residential roadway without any obvious collision from debris, signs of external damage or excessive rust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10345794, filed 2010-07, 168,000 miles“Various times I have experienced intermittent issues with my tail lights. I get warnings on my instrument panel but when I check the bulbs they are not burned out. On october 17, 2011, los angeles police pulled me over notifying me that my tail lights were not working. We checked the bulbs and fuses but they were ok. We found that when you slightly touch the harness of the taillight socket that is inside the body panel, the lights go on and off. I did some online research and found that this is a common issue with this model car, Bmw e46. On saturday january 21 I went to santa monica Bmw. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445489, filed 2012-01Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325CI
13 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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