2001 BMW 325IX Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 BMW 325IX, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,300 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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 miles“While on the highway, consumer states vehicle overheated, vehicle was towed to dealership and consumer was told that manufacturer was aware of the problem with the fan in which caused the vehicle to overheat, consumer was also advised that part was on back order.”
NHTSA complaint #561255, filed 2001-05Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325IX
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325IX
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.
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