BMW 325I problems by year
1,337 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 15 BMW 325I model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Most complained | 515 | 7 | Air Bags | |
| 2005 | 71 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2004 | 147 | 4 | Air Bags | |
| 2003 Most complained | 199 | 7 | Air Bags | |
| 2002 Most complained | 162 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 2001 Most complained | 151 | 6 | Air Bags | |
| 1995 | 31 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1994 | 17 | 0 | — | |
| 1993 | 21 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1992 | 40 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1991 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — | |
| 1990 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 1989 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1988 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 Fewer complaints | 5 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with BMW.