2001 BMW 325I exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 BMW 325I — 15% 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.
Exterior Lighting problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 325I | 18 | 25% |
| 2004 325I | 44 | 30% |
| 2003 325I | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 325I | 44 | 27% |
| 1995 325I | 1 | 3% |
| 1993 325I | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 325I | 1 | 3% |
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.