Vehicle recalls by model year

2003 BMW 325I recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2003 BMW 325I, newest first.

8 recalls on record for the 2003 BMW 325I. The most recent was on Jan. 15, 2020. Owners also sent NHTSA 199 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (4), exterior lighting (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), vehicle speed control (1), visibility (1). 4 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with BMW or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

199 complaints about the 2003 BMW 325I were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 7 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 12 injuries.

Air Bags62recall on record
Exterior Lighting48recall on record
Electrical System43
Power Train18
Latches/Locks/Linkages13
Engine And Engine Cooling11

The door locks stop working periodically where only the drivers door will unlock with the key. At that time, the rear and passenger doors will not unlock with the remote or the button in the center console or by pulling…
July 1, 2020 · Structure

Driving on 12/12/2019 on interstate highway about 65MPH, going straight, when all of a sudden rear wheels (This is RWD - 2003 BMW 325I) locked up completely - the vehicle went forward at about 45 degrees sideways before…
Dec. 18, 2019 · Power Train

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

3 on record

Rear Lamp Illumination EA09019 · opened Dec. 18, 2009 · closed Sept. 28, 2011
Rear lamp illumination PE09036 · opened Aug. 7, 2009 · closed Dec. 22, 2009
Rear lamp illumination DP09002 · opened April 8, 2009 · closed Aug. 6, 2009

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2003 BMW 325I recalls

Jan. 15, 2020BMW 320I, 323CI, 323I and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006…
June 11, 2018BMW 323I, 325I, 325XI and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and…
May 28, 2015BMW 325CI, 325I, 325XI and others: Inflator module Do not driveBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons…
May 2, 2013BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT and others: Air bags Do not driveBMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports…
Aug. 26, 2011BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I and others: Brake lights BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325I, 325XI, 330I, And 330XI Vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2001, through March 1, 2005. Over…
March 29, 2007Volvo C70, S60, S70 and others: Master cylinder Certain Cardone Master Cylinders with part numbers 10-2925, 10-2987, 10-2987MZA, 10-3083, 11-3015, 11-3042, 11-3044, 11-3045, 11-3047, 11-3064, And…
April 29, 2003BMW 325CI, 325I, 330I and others: Power window devices and controls On certain passenger Vehicles, The window lifting anti-pinching device might not function properly.
March 31, 2003BMW 325CI, 325I: Vehicle speed control On certain passenger And Sport Wagon Vehicles with Automatic transmissions, with The Engine running, And The Vehicle at rest, an increase of Engine…