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2004 BMW 325XI Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
9%of 55 total for the year
Median mileage
67,625miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 BMW 325XI, 9% of the 55 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,625 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 is a formal petition for a safety defect investigation. My 2004 Bmw 325XI has a left tail light that does not work because of a poor connection at the rear lamp connector (the ground wire receptacle and housing have burnt out because the ground is not strong enough for the current). My right tail light still functions but I am concerned about this side burning out as well and posing a possible fire hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #10281871, filed 2009-08, 52,000 miles

“Right side signal light intermittent failure. When it finally failed there was a scorched wire. Upon investigation found there is a TSB from the manufacturer but only in warranty. No recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10437894, filed 2011-11, 75,480 miles

“Nhtsa does not recognize the recalls on my 2004 Bmw 325XI 4dr sedan. There were 2 recalls that are related to air bags. The NHTSA campaign numbers are #15v318000 and #14v428000. I would like to receive official confirmation that these recalls are valid so I can get the manufacturer to fix this. Please see the supporting docs attached. Also, I have been having weird electrical issues happening to the point the car wont shut off at times, headlights go out after a day, turn signal goes out, car dies, stereo wont work etc. I was wondering if other recalls were placed on this car as well?”

NHTSA complaint #11193909, filed 2019-04

“The contact’s girlfriend owns a 2004 BMW 325XI. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V018000 (Air Bags). The contact’s girlfriend took the vehicle to the local dealer for the recall repair. After the vehicle was repaired and the vehicle was retrieved, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The driver took the vehicle back to the local dealer for the warning light. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the battery cable needed to be replaced. The contact was concerned that the failure was related to the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11424673, filed 2021-07, 89,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20061211%
200527%
200459%
200326%
20021522%
2001429%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW 325XI

Air bags
30 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 BMW 325XI

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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