2003 BMW 325XI Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 BMW 325XI, 6% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,500 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.
“This has been an ongoing issue regarding the door locks on my 2003 Bmw 325 xi. The doors automatically lock when the vehicle is placed into gear. Which I assume is as designed. ? However the doors will not unlock once the vehicle is placed back in park (engine running or not) neither by manual manipulation of the lock buttons on the doors or by pressing the door unlock switch on the console. ? Furthermore, with the single exception of the driver?s door, all other door latches are rendered non-functioning (inside and outside of the vehicle) ? …”
NHTSA complaint #10465103, filed 2012-07, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Bmw 325XI. The contact stated that all four door locks could not be opened from the interior or exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the computer chip needed to be replaced at the owners expense of $1000. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that they would not assist. The failure mileage was 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10440874, filed 2011-12, 46,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 BMW 325XI
14 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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