2001 BMW 325I electrical problems

Filed Oct 4, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

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 risk that’s need to be recalled affecting millions I'm for certain. Along with that I am having steering issue with my steering rack called “steering Wander”. Not being able to control you vehicle with supreme confidence is a issue which can easily lead to collisions.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · TX

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 sewell grapevine bmw, where scott lord in the service dept took it in. I ask for them to find out also about the tail light assembly melting & I left the part with the car. On 4/11/18 I rented the same trailer & went to pickup the car, (I live 40 mls from there). Upon talking with mr. Lord, the 2 recalls where performed & he said the technician left brochures in the car on how the melted tail light is repaired & that the car is too old for them to do it. First off, thanks to the federal safety agency web site, I learned that there where 210,000 of these cars recalled for the same problem, beginning with the year of this car. 2nd, I 've never known a recall to expire until fixed. I called bmw recall back 5/2/18 & she said no recalls are showing now & that I'd have to contact the federal safety agency, so here I am, do they fix it, or should I contact a lawyer? Thank you the federal safety agency! I'm glad there was not a can of gas in the trunk

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical · 180,125 miles · CA

All 3 passenger doors lock and intermittently can not be unlocked. This has to do with a faulty gm5 module.

Filed May 23, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 190,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. When the brake pedal was depressed, the passenger side tail light became inoperable. In addition, the headlights flashed independently without warning. The contact also stated that the headlights became inoperable intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2015 · Electrical · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 69,000 miles · AZ

My doors won't unlock. I have actually been locked in the car, and had to climb out my window/sunroof. This seems to be a common problem mentioned on many bmw enthusiast forums. I wish more of those who experience this problem with submit a complaint. I am worried about being in an accident and not being able to get out of my car. Sometimes my doors unlock, sometimes they don't. This is associated with the gm5 module, and a person online even specializes in fixing it since it is such a common problem (http://www.bmwgm5.com).

Filed Jun 19, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · CA

Right side rear lights burned out replaced bulbs nothing happened unplugged the harness to find #4 prong completely burned away on car checked the left side and the same thing is happening it is getting hot and looks like it is ready to burn out also.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · CA

Headlights flicker on and off while driving. Tail lights and brake lights non-functional. I believe this is an issue related to previous recall of bmw's recalled in the federal safety agency campaign number 11v438000. I called bmw which told me my car was not covered under that recall. I believe that it should be.

Filed Jan 6, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · TN

Right side tail lights failed in the manner described in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v438000. This vehicle was manufactured in 2000-10-30 and that campaign applies to vehicles manufactured after 09-2001.

Filed Apr 13, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Purchased the car used, in january 2011, with approximately 110,000 miles. Vehicle had several stored engine codes, po0300,171,174,1345,1351,1353; mostly relating to oxygen sensors and the maf. All engine hoses, the maf, all 4 oxygen sensors and the ignition coil packs were replaced by a certified mechanic. Within 2 months of normal driving, all codes had returned. Mechanic is unable to determine the points of failure for these issues and bmw denies any existing problem the passenger side airbag light, turns on and off, randomly, whether someone is sitting there, or not. Failure of the sensor could cause the ab not to deploy during an accident, causing serious, if not fatal, injury. Bmw is aware of the issue, does not replace/repair. Door lock/window/windshield wiper control module, known as gm5, fails randomly and often. It has failed several times, while I was in the car. Since it disables the door locks and windows, I was trapped in my car for several minutes. Thankfully, I had the window rolled down far enough to pass my keys to someone on the outside, so they could unlock the door. In an accident, passengers could be stuck, keeping emergency workers from giving them medical attention, in a timely fashion. Bmw is fully aware of the problem, but denies it's existence. I also receive random exterior light out warnings, on the dash. Usually, it's both taillights, but more frequently, it is the driver side light sensor, that fails, though the light is actually working, just fine.