2001 BMW 325XI Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 BMW 325XI, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 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.
“After you enter 5th gear, the shifter will not return to the neutral position and prevents access to 3rd gear. This will ultimately cause the driver to downshift into the incorrect gear causing engine damage, damage to the gearbox, and/or cause an accident while driving during certain conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10552615, filed 2013-11, 120,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 BMW 325XI
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325XI
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.
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