2004 BMW 325I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 BMW 325I, 3% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Total engine failure. Air bag lights illuminated. Air condition failure. Several electrical component failures. Incident occurred at idle speed at stoplight. Currently window system failure due to automobile accident. Window were slow to roll prior to the accident. Reported to Bmw denied for warranty coverage. Rear side highway speed contact airbags failed to deploy resulting in medical injury on october 11th 2013. Window now inoperable Bmw still fails to acknowledge any responsibility to design flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10566387, filed 2014-02, 46,198 miles“2004 BMW 325i. Inquiry on behalf of the constituent, in regards to getting assistance with his BMW. THE CONSUMER STATED THE EMISSIONS SYSTEM FAILED. MULTIPLE REPAIR ATTEMPTS WERE MADE. THE DMTL PUMP WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS.”
NHTSA complaint #11418569, filed 2021-05“The contact owns a 2004 325 Bmw. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to decelerate independently to 35 MPH. The contact attempted to accelerate but the vehicle stalled. The contact pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle but it failed. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic for inspection where they stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 160,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10478346, filed 2012-10, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10145287Jul 1, 2018E46 PZEV/SULEV (M56) FUEL TANKS: REPLACEMENT AND PARTS RETURN PROCEDURE: BMW of North America, LLC (ÒBMW NAÓ) will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for…
- 10147133May 1, 2015"BMW NA is not requesting that these fuel tanks be returned to the Warranty Parts Return Center (WPRC) after a claim payment. When performing a fuel tank replacement on an E46…
- 10147919Mar 1, 2014As a safety precaution, when handling fuel tank always wear safety goggles and plastic (not latex) gloves, Nitrile preferred. 2.Remove defective fuel tank from the vehicle and…
- 10147916Mar 1, 2014"E46 SULEV (PZEV) Fuel Tanks: New Warranty Parts Return Procedure. BMW of North America, LLC (""BMW NA"") will begin offering factory remanufactured fuel tank assemblies for E46…
- 10150299Oct 1, 2013E46 SULEV Fuel Tank Parts Collection . INFORMATION Starting on October 10th, 2013, BMW will be collecting defective E46 SULEV fuel tanks (P/N 16 11 6 763 569) for a special…
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 18% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325I
62 complaintsExterior lighting
44 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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