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2001 BMW 325Ci Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 325Ci has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 325Ci

Airbags
11
Engine
8
Other
7
Powertrain
5
Electrical
4
Structure
3
Suspension
3
Lights
3

8

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

02V138000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN...

01V206000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAIL...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 1, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED A LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE....
Sep 17, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325CI. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DE...
Mar 14, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCAR DIES IN INTERSECTIONS ON "COLD STARTS" OCCURS ON ALL COLD STARTS AND WHEN BACKING OUT GARAGE. *...
May 20, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGDT: ON MAY 20, 2005 AT ABOUT 5 PM EASTERN TIME THE CONTACT REPORTED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM WITH 2...
Jan 18, 2003ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE CONSTANTLY EXPERIENCED FAILURE WI...
May 9, 2001ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER STATES UPON PARKING VEHICLE, HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOTOR, VEHICL...
May 9, 2001ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGCONSUMER STATES UPON PARKING VEHICLE, HE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE MOTOR, THE FI...
Jan 1, 1970ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR FLASHES "-40 DEGREES." THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER , WH...

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