2001 BMW 325IX Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 BMW 325IX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW 325IX. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 62,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2001 Bmw 330xi. The contact stated that the engine fan does not shut off and has drained the battery. The battery was replaced, but the fan still does not shut off when the vehicle is turned off and the key is removed. He turned the vehicle off and removed the key, but the engine fan was still running an hour later. The contact currently disconnects the fan when he parks and plugs it back up when he is ready to drive the vehicle. Nhtsa recall number 01v206000 (engine and engine cooling: cooling system fan) does not apply to his VIN. …”
NHTSA complaint #10201009, filed 2007-08, 105,300 milesLatches, locks and linkages: “In varying temperatures the electronic door locks on my 2001 Bmw 325IX fail to work, rendering it impossible to open the locks on the three passenger doors, even manually from the inside. The problem has gotten progressively worse over the years and seems to increase when the interior temperature in the car gets hot (such as on a sunny day after sitting).”
NHTSA complaint #10323666, filed 2010-04, 56,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “To whom this may concern: I own a Bmw 325xi 2001 manual. A manual shifter is designed to go to the middle when it is in neutral. This problem I have causes the stick shift to go to the right (near fifth gear) and stay there. I was driving the car and shifted into the wrong gear because of this problem. I almost blew the engine and lost control of my car. This is a big safety hazard. If the stick shift does not return to where it is designed to be, the drive can get confused resulting in an accident. I have done a lot of research online and I have found over 4000 complains about this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10134372, filed 2005-08, 60,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60,000 and 64,800 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 BMW 325IX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw 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 unit (suction jet…
Other model years of the BMW 325IX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7 | 62,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 BMW 325IX have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2001 BMW 325IX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 BMW 325IX is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 2.
Has the 2001 BMW 325IX been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 BMW 325IX reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 62,000 miles and the middle half falls between 60,000 and 64,800 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.