2003 BMW 325CI Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 BMW 325CI, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 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.
“While travelling on route 50 in maryland at 55mph engine cut out completely. I lost power steering and brakes. Fortunately, I was able to pull over to side of road, turn off vehicle and restart it. I brought it to the dealership where I purchased it. They cannot diagnose it without at least $1100 worth of work (they think its a transmission problem). After $1100 they state it would be an easy $200 fix or a substantial $6-8000 fix. I will be bringing it to another mechanic for second opinion. I was fortunate I was not in traffic and could pull over safely.”
NHTSA complaint #10383861, filed 2011-02, 111,000 miles“There is a problem with the electronic throttle/engine management control module. Whenever accelerating from a stop, the car lunges forward, then stops and goes into a cycle where it does this bucking action a few times. The car is 2 years old, but has only done this for the past year. I've attempted to have this repaired by Bmw- have been working with them for the last eight (8) months with no result. My family refuses to ride in the car because the jerking motion makes them sick. A Bmw field representative knows about the problem but refused to diagnose or repair the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118642, filed 2005-04, 12,000 miles“Vehicle stalled while driving at 50 MPH. Condition forced consumer to pull vehicle off the road. Unable to restart until 30-60 seconds later. Dealer inspected and fixed the fuel injection. But problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10072235, filed 2004-05Related service bulletins
- 10145287Jul 1, 2018E46 PZEV/SULEV (M56) FUEL TANKS: REPLACEMENT AND PARTS RETURN PROCEDURE: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for…
- 10147133May 1, 2015"BMW NA is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center (WPRC) after a claim payment. When performing a fuel tank replacement on an E46…
- 10147919Mar 1, 2014As a safety precaution, when handling fuel tank always wear safety goggles and plastic (not latex) gloves, Nitrile preferred. 2.Remove defective fuel tank from the vehicle and…
- 10147916Mar 1, 2014"E46 SULEV (PZEV) Fuel Tanks: New Warranty Parts Return Procedure. BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for E46…
- 10150299Oct 1, 2013E46 SULEV Fuel Tank Parts Collection . INFORMATION Starting on October 10th, 2013, BMW will be collecting defective E46 SULEV fuel tanks (P/N 16 11 6 763 569) for a special…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 325CI
10 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 325CI
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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