2003 BMW 325I air bags problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 BMW 325I — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had my airbags replaced but the man sitting in the seat is on with a airback in his lap I was told that the mrs control needs to be replaced, and at the dealership they said that the bad airbags may have caused this issue, I want to know if bmw is goinn to take care of this, because none of the…”
filed Apr 25, 2018
“Takata recall - call the dealer about recall and was told I would get a call when the part for the jobs was received. It's been months and have heard nothing from the dealership.”
filed Feb 19, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Air BagsCampaign 14V428000 · Jun 11, 2018
- Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with…Campaign 15V318000 · May 28, 2015
- Air BagsCampaign 13V172000 · May 2, 2013
Related service bulletins
Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2019
Air Bags problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 241 | 47% |
| 2005 325I | 33 | 46% |
| 2004 325I | 62 | 42% |
| 2002 325I | 52 | 32% |
| 2001 325I | 46 | 30% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1992 325I | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.