2005 BMW 325CI air bags problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 BMW 325CI — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Please remove this vehicle from the recall list for takata air bag replacement.. I had the driver's side air bag replaced in 2016, at the bmw dealership in wilmington, nc. I have no idea why the replacement wasn't reported, but that dealership did have an ownership change after my replacement. I…”
filed Feb 2, 2020
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 bmw 325ci. The contact stated that the independent sales location that sold the vehicle made no mention of two recalls prior to the contact purchasing the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remained illuminated for months. The vehicle…”
filed Nov 29, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term…Campaign 20V018000 · Jan 15, 2020
- Please note that the 5-series and X5 vehicles are only included if they are equipped with…Campaign 15V318000 · May 28, 2015
Related service bulletins
Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2019For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata Settlement Customer Support Program Overview…
B011718 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018
Air Bags problems in other 325CI years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325CI | 23 | 64% |
| 2004 325CI | 41 | 60% |
| 2003 325CI | 10 | 37% |
| 2002 325CI | 22 | 76% |
| 2001 325CI | 13 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 BMW 325CI
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.