2004 BMW 325CI Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 68 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,868miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2004 BMW 325CI, 1% of the 68 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,868 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.
“Vehicle leaks large amounts oil from valve gasket cover and oil filter housing compartment. I believe the engine block must have loose bolts which is causing the oil to leak and further cause a hazard in a possible engine fire due to this assembly of the engine. I am assuming Bmw is well aware of this issue and believe a recall should be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10681919, filed 2015-02, 121,868 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325CI
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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