2004 BMW 325XIT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325XIT years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 BMW 325XIT. That ranks 2nd out of 7 325XIT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 BMW 325XIT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 134,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 BMW 325XIT recalls (1)
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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator moduleDo not drive
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325it. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was…
Vehicle steering wheel will lock up either when going straight or making a turn (seems random). Extra force (a lot) has to be applied to steering wheel to turn the wheel. Happens momentarily and steering is back to its normal. *tr
Other BMW 325XIT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325XIT | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 325XIT | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 325XIT | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 325XIT | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 325XIT | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 325XIT | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 BMW 325XIT?
Owners most often report air bags, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 325XIT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 BMW 325XIT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325XIT model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.