2004 BMW 325I electrical problems

Filed May 16, 2025 · Electrical, Lights · GA

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 Dec 4, 2020 · Airbags, Brakes · 213,000 miles · TX · fire

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 and if this can not be resolved informally I would like to pursue formal litigation against all parties involved and for discovery purpose all related correspondence, video, and recorded evidence should be preserved. Currently the break light is not working and there are defective and hazardous airbags.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact stated that while parked at a fueling station and when exiting the store noticed smoke exiting the trunk of the vehicle. The contact used the key fob to open the trunk of the vehicle and saw that trunk was engulfed in flames. The fire department and police department were called for assistance. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire and police report were filed. The fire department stated that the fire was not due to operator involvement and was caused by an electrical failure. The contact was not injured. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer which stated that the failure was possibly due to rodent intrusion in the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. *ln

Filed Mar 30, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · MD

My left reverse/tail light does not work. I have replaced the bulb and assembly and also have found online that there were recalls for this specific issue.

Filed Nov 16, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 137,000 miles · NC · fire

Car sitting in driveway of primary residence for several days after repeated heavy rains and hurricanes and spontaneously caught fire. Fire was self extinguished but started in dash on left side of steering wheel centered on the head-light control module.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Electrical, Seats · 40 miles · OR

The car seat warmer burned through leather and burned through my coat. I made compliant to bmw and spoke to michael pigoncelli. Bmw refused to repair the defect or to compensate me for my coat. The car has been maintained. The seat warmer will severely injure anyone who uses it if a heavy coat is not worn. I was told by the bmw dealership that the seat warmer burning through the leather and peoples skin/coat is common. Bmw (newmarket, ontario) took pictures of the damage to the seat and my coat.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · CA

All doors, with the exception of drivers door, are unable to open manually inside and outside. Cannot use alarm or unlock button to open either. This is of great concern considering I have two young children under my care.

Filed Jan 30, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 202,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the turn signals and the headlights failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the light module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000. Updated 4/7/15

Filed Jan 26, 2015 · Electrical, Locks · 53,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325i. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle, the doors would not unlock. The contact attempted to unlock the doors manually and by using the key fob but failed to respond. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The failure could not be duplicated or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Cannot open the 3 passenger doors from interior. Passengers cannot exit the car.