BMW 325XI Problems by Year
BMW 325XI years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 325XI year: 2002, 2006. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 325XI: 110 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2002 325XI: 68 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2004 325XI: 55 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 325XI: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2001 325XI: 14 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 325XI: 27 complaints, 4 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common BMW 325XI problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 141 | 6 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 41 | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 32 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 29 | 6 | 2 |
| Steering | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 5 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Power Train | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Seats | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 0 |
BMW 325XI problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
All BMW 325XI model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 325XI | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2011 325XI | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2010 325XI | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2009 325XI | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 325XI | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2007 325XI | 0 | 3 | — | — | |
| 2006 325XI | 110 | 6 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 325XI | 27 | 4 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 325XI | 55 | 4 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 325XI | 31 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 325XI | 68 | 6 | — | Electrical System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 325XI | 14 | 2 | — | Exterior Lighting | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2000 325XI | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 325XI years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (68), 2006 (110) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical 325XI year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the BMW 325XI?
Air Bags, with 141 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the BMW 325XI have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.