2004 BMW 325I electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 BMW 325I — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I cannot use put my windows up/down, cannot open the trunk, cannot use interior lights, cannot unlock my gas lid. Due to a broke. Electronic part called the GM5”
filed May 16, 2025
“The ground wire on my break light has burned through the 8 pin connector not only is this limiting my ability to warn other drivers it is a major fire hazard this was discovered during a recall service at the local dealership I do not believe. The proper steps have been taken to remedy this problem…”
filed Dec 4, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 11, 2024Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on…
B611305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2020For 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
Electrical System problems in other 325I years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 325I | 85 | 17% |
| 2005 325I | 11 | 15% |
| 2003 325I | 43 | 22% |
| 2002 325I | 21 | 13% |
| 2001 325I | 18 | 12% |
| 1995 325I | 3 | 10% |
| 1993 325I | 4 | 19% |
| 1992 325I | 5 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.