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2004 BMW 325I Brakes Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 147 total for the year
Median mileage
84,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 BMW 325I, 4% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“The ground wire on my break light has burned through the 8 pin connector not only is this limiting my ability to warn other drivers it is a major fire hazard this was discovered during a recall service at the local dealership I do not believe. The proper steps have been taken to remedy this problem and if this can not be resolved informally I would like to pursue formal litigation against all parties involved and for discovery purpose all related correspondence, video, and recorded evidence should be preserved. …”

NHTSA complaint #11377873, filed 2020-12, 213,000 miles

“Dt: the contact stated when applying brake pressure the brakes id not completely stop the vehicle. This was more prevalent when stopping at a red light. While brake pressure was applied the vehicle will slowly roll. This defect is intermittent in nature. She took the vehicle to the dealer, who discovered brake fluid leaked in the master cylinder. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.”

NHTSA complaint #10145203, filed 2005-12, 10,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the vehicle required a longer stopping distance. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07e023000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10895978, filed 2016-08, 173,000 miles

“The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle accelarated without effort. There was emergency braking which resulted in the vehicle hitting a concrete support parking structure on the front right side of the vehicle. The vehicle almost continued over the edge of the parking structure which was two stories above the ground. Subsequently, while the vehicle was being driven home the rear ABS brake lights and the brakes lights on the dashboard illuminated. During this period, the vehicle slowed down without applying pressure to the brake. Also, the vehicle surged forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #10161316, filed 2006-07, 23,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006122%
200534%
200464%
200342%
200285%
200185%
1995413%
199225%
1989113%
1988240%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325I

Air bags
62 complaints
Exterior lighting
44 complaints
Electrical system
21 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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