2003 BMW 325I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 199 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 BMW 325I, 2% of the 199 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 vehicle has the same incident about a dozen of times in the last 4-5 years. The vehicle suddenly had check engine light, ABS light, traction control light, and brake light on, engineer started to knocking, speed forced down to less than 30 MPH within in seconds. It was quite scaring when the vehicle was on the highway with speed at ~50-70 mpg. My dealer has made several repairs, changing everything in this speed controlling system multiple times according to the book, including throttle body twice, electric harness three times, and control computer unit once, but the problem recurs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10497625, filed 2013-02, 103,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. While the vehicle was decelerating to stop, it suddenly surged forward. The failure caused the contact to strike the front end of another vehicle in a parking lot. The vehicle was towed to a service shop and has not yet been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 32,000. Updated 07/07/08. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10226389, filed 2008-05, 32,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle began to decelerate to an unknown speed. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The failure only occurred when the vehicle was warm. The dealer stated that the wires for the accelerator pedal malfunctioned and the pedal and associated components needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 71,500 and current mileage was 72,000. Updated 03-04-08 updated 03/04/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214916, filed 2008-01, 71,500 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the vehicle surged forward and the rpms raced without warning. The contact experienced the failure while accelerating from a stop. The contact had to apply force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle did not surge when at a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer more than twice, but they were unable to provide a solution and stated that further diagnostic testing was needed. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v124000 (vehicle speed control). …”
NHTSA complaint #10959149, filed 2017-03Related recalls
- 03V124000Mar 31, 2003On certain passenger and sport wagon vehicles with automatic transmissions, with the engine running, and the vehicle at rest, an increase of engine idle speed…Covers: BMW 325I 2003, 325CI 2003
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 60% |
| 1989 | 2 | 25% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology