2003 BMW 325XI air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 BMW 325XI — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 325xi. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v428000 and 15v318000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Weatherford bmw…”
filed Dec 15, 2017
“Takata recall tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac g6. The contact stated that the roof failed and caused water ot enter into the vehicle. The contact concerned that the water would damage the carpet, dashboard, and electrical system. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for…”
filed Nov 1, 2017
“This recall on the airbags in my bmw is affecting how I get to work everyday, I don't dare to drive my car to work so I am reliying on others to get me to work and I am often late to work because of this, which is getting me in trouble at my job. I am at risk of losing my job at this point.”
filed Aug 16, 2017
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, 2019For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?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…
B011718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check…
B080119 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2018
Air Bags problems in other 325XI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325XI | 64 | 58% |
| 2005 325XI | 18 | 67% |
| 2004 325XI | 30 | 55% |
| 2002 325XI | 13 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 BMW 325XI
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.