2001 BMW 325I electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 BMW 325I — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am having a major electrical short in my trunk area affecting my critical tail lights functionalities and common trunk function. I cannot use my turning signals or brake lights or lights in general when driving my vehicle from the rear my lights are not operable. This is a huge safety concern and…”
filed Oct 4, 2021
“Faulty tail lights- the right tail bulb assembly on the car got so hot it melted along with the plug. I called the bmw hot line 800-525-7417, they informed me that the car had 2 recalls for airbags, also told me that the car had a faulty tail lite repair in 2002. I trailered the car on 4/11/18 to…”
filed May 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 16, 2024For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview…
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018
Electrical System problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 85 | 17% |
| 2005 325I | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 325I | 21 | 14% |
| 2003 325I | 43 | 22% |
| 2002 325I | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 325I | 4 | 19% |
| 1992 325I | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW 325I
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.