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2001 BMW 325I Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 151 total for the year
Median mileage
137,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 BMW 325I, 3% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,800 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.

“Ever since I've had the car I have had overheating problems after replacing the water pump all the hoses HVAC hoses under the manifold the car still wants to overheat I've been in traffic I've had this problem having a I'm cars behind me and my temperature gauge going to age and I can't crank the car because I don't want to ruin the motor I've had to let the car cool be late for jobs work and other things appointments are the car cool down and I've had to add coolant in it at $20 a piece by the coolant runs right back out”

NHTSA complaint #11243053, filed 2019-08, 98,000 miles

“I own a 2001 Bmw 325I. The ground wires for the tail light assembly burned out, causing the lights to become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The repairs would include adding a ground wire to the tail light assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised teh contact that there were no recalls for his vehicle and offered no other assistance.”

NHTSA complaint #10501741, filed 2013-03, 177,600 miles

“The strap on the car seat that tightens the harness is fraying very quickly. Over half of the strap is frayed. We have only had the car seat for 9 months. (related vehicle information: model year=2001, make=Bmw, model=325I).”

NHTSA complaint #10207785, filed 2007-11

“The service engine soon light had come on intermittent. The asc + t light and the park brake light had come on also. The mechanic stated that the problem was due to the damaged sensor.”

NHTSA complaint #566959, filed 2002-07

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006336%
200432%
200311%
200211%
200143%
199513%
199416%
199213%

Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325I

Air bags
46 complaints
Exterior lighting
23 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Engine cooling
17 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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