Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 325i has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
20
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2022 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2001 BMW 325i. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked overnight and... |
| Feb 12, 2018 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM TH... |
| May 6, 2015 | ENGINE | OIL LEAK AT THE VALVE COVER POTENTIALLY CAUSED BY BOLTS BEING OVER-TORQUED AS ASSEMBLY. |
| Mar 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2001 BMW 325I. ATTORNEY WRITES ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL REPAIRS *TGW WHEN THE ... |
| Jan 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS | PURCHASED THE CAR USED, IN JANUARY 2011, WITH APPROXIMATELY 110,000 MILES. VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL STORE... |
| Oct 1, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE FANS BEGAN RUNNING UNUSUALLY LOU... |
| Nov 1, 2004 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | I HAVE A 2001 BMW 2.5 AUTOMATIC WITH ABOUT 55K MILES. THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON AROUND 1... |
| Jul 11, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING CAR WOULD OVERHEAT.ENGINE FAN FELL OFF VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.... |
| Feb 8, 2003 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FROZEN CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE CAUSED ENGINE TO STALL OUT COMPLETELY IN TRAFFIC. NO ENGINE REST... |
| Jul 1, 2002 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT | WHEN TURNING OFF AIR CONDITIONER, A VERY BAD SMELL COMES THROUGH THE VENTS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEAL... |
| Dec 1, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENT. *TT THE ASC + T LIGHT AND THE PARK BRAKE L... |
| Nov 13, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BREAK, MY 2001 BMW 325I SEEMED TO SPEED UP AND CAUSED ME TO CRASH IN... |
| Oct 11, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RECALL 01 V 206 002/AUXILIARY COOLING FAN : COOLING FAN HAD TO BE REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS DUE TO F... |
| Jul 6, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RECALL 01V206000; VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A LIGHT, AND IT OVERHEATED, HEAVY STEAM WAS COMI... |
| Jun 27, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | DEALER REPLACED FIRST CAR AND IS NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE COOLANT SYSTEM. CAR CONTINUES ... |
| Jun 15, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | RECALL 01 V 206 002/ENGINE AUXILARY COOLING FAN: VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. VEHICLE HAD ... |
| Jun 8, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE IN GARAGE AT WORK. 5 MINUTES LATER, CONSUMER WAS CALLED DOWNSTAIRS, AND TOLD... |
| Jun 2, 2001 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | THE CAR OVERHEATED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. I WAS TOLD ON JUNE 4TH THAT BMW WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHEN TRAVELING AT 45 MPH AND 70MPH ENGINE STALLED OUT. ONCE PULLING OVER AND WAITING A BIT VEHIC... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN AND ALL THE READINGS ON... |