2005 BMW 325I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 71 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2005 BMW 325I, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw 325I. The contact stated that there was a drastic reduction in speed while operating the vehicle. The contact was uncertain if the fuel system, electrical system, or engine was the source of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate and fail to start intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that the fuel pump assembly may be the cause of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11129525, filed 2018-09, 140,000 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…
- 10020005Apr 1, 2006Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles.
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 2005 BMW 325I
33 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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