2004 BMW 325CI Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 60%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 BMW 325CI, 60% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car has been to the Bmw dealership several times regarding the air bag sensor alert. Bmw dealership doesn't know what is causing the sensor to come on. I have made several complaints to Bmw headquarters regarding this issue. The Bmw dealership will clear the alert or attempt to repair it,then within less than 200 miles the alert comes on again. I return the car to the Bmw dealership,then they want to try something else,which is costing additional money. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566130, filed 2014-02, 82,119 miles“I called my dealer last year to schedule to fix my recall on my car. Unfortunately I did not went to my appointment. Now one of the bags exploded, and I called the delegar again to do my recall, but to my surprise the have my car in records as repair!! And I told the that never happened. They promised to check and call me back and has not happened either. This is the Bmw san antonio texas delegar. I believe this is fraud! I want to have the recall done and I want to make sure they don't go away with it. I don't have any documentation to upload about it because it doesn't exist. …”
NHTSA complaint #11326536, filed 2020-05, 179,400 miles“Takayuki recall a few years back, I received a recall notice for the passenger side airbag.(potentially lethal consequences if deployed). Last year, I received another recall, this time for the driver's airbag.I responded immediately and was placated with the promise of replacement. It has been eighteen months now and the dealer asks me to be patient. I recently found that it may take until 2020!!! For any replacement!!! I ask, simply would any prudent person drive my vehicle? Living with the threat of death for four more years? What am I to do? …”
NHTSA complaint #10934465, filed 2016-12, 60,000 miles“After recalled air bags replaced, about 6 months later new air bag sensor light came on and diagnosed as passenger seat air bag sensor mat needs to be replaced. Just randomly the light came on and stayed on. I see this has been a problem in bmws and there was an extended warranty for other models. This should be a recall as it is a safety issue as bags will not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11398889, filed 2021-03, 75,000 miles“I received 2 notices by mail to contact the Bmw dealer to replace the passenger-side air bag and was told, don't call us we'll callyou. That was 6 months ago and I have not heard from the local Bmw dealer, field's Bmw. Three months ago I called again and they said they are on back order. I can't take a passenger with me and floridais supposed to have priority for replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10716771, filed 2015-05Related 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
- 15V318000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006…Covers: BMW 325CI 2002–2006, M3 2002–2006, 330CI 2002–2006 +9 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 2004 BMW 325CI
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology