2001 BMW 325I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 9%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 BMW 325I, 9% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,700 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.
“My 2001 Bmw 325I has a documented history of more than 15 repairs of window regulators. The original Bmw window regulators last for a few months, and fail one after another. On several occasions the failure occurred during a severe rain storm, causing considerable disruption of drivers concentration, as well as car flooding and water damage. I believe it is a vehicle safety issue, which was never corrected by the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10372359, filed 2010-12, 1,500 miles“I have a 2001 Bmw 2.5 automatic with about 55k miles. The service engine soon light came on around 12k and the dealer replace the coil. It came on again several time later over the course of 2 years for few days. Every time by the time I took the car to the dealer, the ses disappeared and dealer can't find any thing wrong. However, I notice that when the light is on, the engine run rough and acceleration is slow. My car is out of warranty now at 55k and the light is on for the last few days. Also, Bmw is famous for problem with the windows regulator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10098811, filed 2004-11, 54,500 miles“While driving, the rear view mirror fell off. A chunk of glass was retained on the rear view mirror attaching bracket. The windshield were the bracket is glued to retain an indenture with the chunk of glass missing just on the inside. No visible damage noticed on the outside of the windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10144812, filed 2005-12, 59,400 miles“Front passenger side and rear driver side window regulators have failed and required replacement. The car is out of warranty w/ 65000 miles, therefore replacements were at owner's cost. Now the front driver side window is making the same noises, which means its regulator is about to go.”
NHTSA complaint #10121963, filed 2005-05, 65,000 miles“Drivers side and passenger side window regulators failed twice and back passenger side window regulator failed. All have been replaced since under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10054678, filed 2004-01, 40,650 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 10 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 10% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325I
46 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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