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2005 BMW 325I Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 71 total for the year
Median mileage
22,378miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 BMW 325I, 1% of the 71 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,378 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.

“Wed morning went to school with my daughter. When I walked back to the car I could not unlock the car. Cannot unlock the vehicle with the remote key. Cannot open gas tank. Cannot unlock or open passanger doors. Power locks do not work at all. Tried to reprogram the key but not successful.”

NHTSA complaint #10512667, filed 2013-05, 22,378 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006479%
200511%
200453%
2003137%
200232%
200153%
199416%
199225%

Other parts of the 2005 BMW 325I

Air bags
33 complaints
Exterior lighting
18 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Wheels
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