2005 BMW 325I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 46%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 BMW 325I, 46% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bmw advised me in july 2015 that driver side front air bag module has safety problems and they would replace it as soon as the parts are available. I called the dealer in san mateo,ca but they still do not have the part. Why are they sitting on it. Bmw is liable for this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10825327, filed 2016-02, 80,000 miles“Takata recall I received a letter on july 2015 that driver side front air bag module had a recall notice. I contacted the Bmw peter pan in burlingame, ca immediately. They said that they would call me when they had the parts available. I have been calling numerous times and had even Bmw of north america call the dealer. I am frustrated as 15 months delay has not solved the problem. I am afraid to use the car. Please advise what can be done.”
NHTSA complaint #10918414, filed 2016-10, 98,000 miles“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 325I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/23/16”
NHTSA complaint #10818200, filed 2016-01, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325I. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the passenger’s side air bag warning illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V018000 (Air Bags) and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11545504, filed 2023-09, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer repaired the vehicle according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10637323, filed 2014-09, 101,000 milesRelated recalls
- 20V018000Jan 15, 2020DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci…Covers: BMW 325I 2000–2005, 330CI 2000–2006, M3 2000–2006 +11 more
- 14V428000Jun 11, 2018DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes…Covers: BMW 325I 2001–2006, 330I 2001–2006, M3 2001–2006 +4 more
- 15V318000May 28, 2015DO NOT DRIVEBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006…Covers: BMW 325I 2002–2005, M3 2002–2006, 330CI 2002–2006 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10184591Nov 1, 2020SERVICE ACTION - HEAD AIR BAG HOLDER RETROFIT: A rattle noise may develop from the head air bag (ITS) gas generator contacting adjacent component. This noise can be heard while…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149558Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
- 10148100Jun 1, 2014Special Technical Campaign. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has urged vehicle manufacturers to conduct an investigation into air bags which may not…
- 10012498Jan 1, 2006Airbag warning light is illuminated, and fault code 71 (seat occupancy detector) is stored in mrs4rd. Bmw e83 (x3). Model year unknown.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 241 | 47% |
| 2005 | 33 | 46% |
| 2004 | 62 | 42% |
| 2003 | 62 | 31% |
| 2002 | 52 | 32% |
| 2001 | 46 | 30% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW 325I
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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