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2001 BMW 325XI Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
7%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
172,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 BMW 325XI, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 172,000 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.

“Door locks do not operate correctly. When unlocking vehicle with the remote key fob, the doors attempt to unlock but do not. When inside the vehicle, passengers are unable to exit the vehicle and must exit through the window. If an accident/fire occurs, all passengers will be stuck in vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10546090, filed 2013-09, 172,000 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200633%
200424%
200211%
200117%

Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325XI

Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325XI

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology