BMW 325I years to avoid
More than twice the 325I's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 325I years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 325I complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 325I problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags507
- Electrical216
- Lights193
- Engine164
- Locks77
- Visibility65
- Transmission62
- Steering60
- Seat belts53
- Brakes48
- Body42
- Fuel system40
BMW 325I problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 95 | 1 | Seats | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2011 | 94 | 1 | Airbags | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2008 | 94 | 1 | Engine | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2007 | 94 | 1 | Tires | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 25 | 515 | Airbags | 77,000 | 7 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 84 | 71 | Airbags | 80,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 73 | 147 | Airbags | 81,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 59 | 199 | Airbags | 75,000 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2002 | 65 | 162 | Airbags | 80,100 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 66 | 151 | Airbags | 100,000 | 6 | 7 | |
| 2000 | - | 1 | Airbags | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 31 | Transmission | 150,000 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1994 | - | 16 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 21 | Engine | 3 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 40 | Engine | 158,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 1991 | - | 4 | Airbags | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1990 | - | 5 | Acceleration | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 22
Questions about the BMW 325I
What years of the BMW 325I should you avoid?
2006. It has more than twice the BMW 325I's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 515, mostly about airbags and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW 325I?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 325I?
Airbags, with 507 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (216) and lights (193).
How many recalls does the BMW 325I have?
22 recalls between 1990 and 2012. The 2006 model year has the most, with 7.
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