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recalls
The BMW 325CI has 9 recalls covering 926,258 vehicles as reported; model year 2003 is covered by the most (5). Owners filed 2 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2003: 5
Units affected
926K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
2
-33.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
3
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 325CI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
2 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags132
- Electrical system24
- Exterior lighting21
- Power train16
- Engine and engine cooling14
- Suspension9
- Structure8
- Complaints
- 247
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 9
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 325CI by component
- Air bags5 · 834K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 78K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,056 units
- Visibility1 · 13K units
BMW 325CI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | BMW 3 Series, 323CI, 323I, 325CI and 5 more (1999-2001): Air bagsNo. 21V401000 | Fire | 4,511 |
| Jan 15, 2020 | BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I, 323IT and 11 more (2000-2006): Air bagsNo. 20V018000Do not drive | Fire | 292,948 |
| Nov 26, 2019 | BMW 323CI, 323I, 323IT, 325CI and 6 more (1999-2001): Air bagsNo. 19V853000 | Crash risk | 74,185 |
| May 28, 2015 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325XI, 330CI and 8 more (2002-2006): Air bagsNo. 15V318000Do not drive | Crash risk | 419,235 |
| May 2, 2013 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 325XI and 5 more (2002-2003): Air bagsNo. 13V172000Do not drive | Crash risk | 43,204 |
| Apr 29, 2003 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 330I, M3 (2003): VisibilityNo. 03V160000 | Injury | 13,100 |
| Mar 31, 2003 | BMW 325CI, 325I (2003): Vehicle speed controlNo. 03V124000 | Other or not stated | 1,056 |
| May 16, 2002 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 02V138000 | Fire | 1,550 |
| Jun 21, 2001 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 01V206000 | Fire | 76,469 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2006 BMW 325CI recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2006 BMW 325CI. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 325CI have?
9 recalls cover the BMW 325CI, for 926,258 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 325CI?
Air bags: named in 132 of the 247 safety complaints about the BMW 325CI, then electrical system (24). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.