Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 325i has 14 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
14
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FAULTY TAIL LIGHTS- THE RIGHT TAIL BULB ASSEMBLY ON THE CAR GOT SO HOT IT MELTED ALONG WITH THE PLU... |
| Feb 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALL 3 PASSENGER DOORS LOCK AND INTERMITTENTLY CAN NOT BE UNLOCKED. THIS HAS TO DO WITH A FAULTY GM5 ... |
| Oct 15, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LI... |
| Sep 9, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14... |
| May 23, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RIGHT SIDE REAR LIGHTS BURNED OUT REPLACED BULBS NOTHING HAPPENED UNPLUGGED THE HARNESS TO FIND #4 P... |
| Feb 8, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. TAIL LIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS NON-FUNCTIONAL. I BELI... |
| Dec 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | RIGHT SIDE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 11V438000. THIS V... |
| Jun 11, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR IS A BMW 325I. MODEL YEAR 2001. THE ELECTRICAL DOOR UNLOCK MECHANISM DOES NOT ALWAYS UNLOCK TH... |
| May 27, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | GM5, AND MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR NOT WORKING ON MY 2001 325I BMW. IT SHUTS OFF WHEN GET A DEAD STOP AND ... |
| Sep 27, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2001 BMW 325I - 4 DOOR. THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS: INTERMITTENTLY (USUALLY WHEN HOT) THE... |
| Sep 24, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | MY DOORS WON'T UNLOCK. I HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN LOCKED IN THE CAR, AND HAD TO CLIMB OUT MY WINDOW/SUNROO... |
| Jul 19, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CONNECTORS ON THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS ARE DEFECTIVE THEY ARE BURNT AND SHORTED AND WIRE IS BURNT. I... |
| Oct 29, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE ELECTRICAL BOX HAS MALFUNCTIONED. AS A RESULT THE STEERING LOCKS AND THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT W... |
| Nov 27, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | HALOGEN HEADLIGHTS & TURN SIGNALS GO ON AND OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE DESIRES. HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR EXAM... |