2003 BMW 325I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 BMW 325I, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,100 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.
“1. Transmission: after transmission repair, constant hard downshifting of automatic transmission when coming to a stop in d and s d modes. Vehicle jerks forward when decelerating between speeds of 42 to 35 MPH (usually when driven before with speeds in excess of 50 miles an hour). Also, after transmission repair, constant loud thumping noise when coming to a stop 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025336, filed 2003-07, 1,600 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. While driving 55 MPH, there was a grinding noise coming from the brakes. The failure recurred a few times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the drums and rotors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 11,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10851232, filed 2016-03, 11,100 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the vehicle would exhibit an abnormal grinding when the brakes were depressed. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer and they advised that the brakes and the rotors failed. The brake sensor light never illuminated to warn the driver that the pads needed to be replaced and the dealer was unsure as to why the warning light never illuminated. The failure and current mileage was approximately 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10413057, filed 2011-07, 84,000 miles“Brake light malfunction due to corrosion of wires within the housing of the brake light. Bmw corporate is aware of the problem, but has yet to recall it.”
NHTSA complaint #10256416, filed 2009-01Related service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
- 10147242Sep 1, 2015Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI 34 04 14 dated December 2014. Designates changes to the bulletin…
- 10148179Dec 1, 2014Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles. INFORMATION 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 4% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 325I
62 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 BMW 325I
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.
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