BMW 325XIT Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 6, 2022 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the BMW 325XIT, across 7 model years (2000–2006). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.

Peak: 2006, with 7 complaints
2000: 0200002001: 0200102002: 1200212003: 0200302004: 2200422005: 0200502006: 720067

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

BMW 325XIT years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No 325XIT model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2006 325XIT: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2004 325XIT: 2 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2002 325XIT: 1 complaint, 2 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 325XIT problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Air Bags720
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Fuel/propulsion System110
Seat Belts110
Seats110
Steering110

All BMW 325XIT model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 325XIT70—Air Bags
2005 325XIT01——
2004 325XIT21—Air Bags
2003 325XIT02——
2002 325XIT12—Fuel/propulsion System
2001 325XIT01——
2000 325XIT01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which BMW 325XIT years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (7), 2004 (2), 2002 (1). 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 325XIT?

Air Bags, with 7 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the BMW 325XIT have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.