2001 BMW 325I electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 BMW 325I — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am having a major electrical short in my trunk area affecting my critical tail lights functionalities and common trunk function. I cannot use my turning signals or brake lights or lights in general when driving my vehicle from the rear my lights are not operable. This is a huge safety concern and…”
filed Oct 4, 2021
“Faulty tail lights- the right tail bulb assembly on the car got so hot it melted along with the plug. I called the bmw hot line 800-525-7417, they informed me that the car had 2 recalls for airbags, also told me that the car had a faulty tail lite repair in 2002. I trailered the car on 4/11/18 to…”
filed May 4, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?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…
B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2018
Electrical System problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 85 | 17% |
| 2005 325I | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 325I | 21 | 14% |
| 2003 325I | 43 | 22% |
| 2002 325I | 21 | 13% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 325I | 4 | 19% |
| 1992 325I | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW 325I
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.