BMW 325I power windows problems

Filed May 1, 2017 · 63,000 miles · AZ

Rear windows. I bought my 2006 bmw 325i in may 2015 with 60k miles. In august 2015 I replaced my rear driver side window regulator after I heard a loud pop and my window rolled down and wouldn't roll back up. I was rolling down my window to enter my gate code at my apartment, and hit the rear button by mistake. I had to go a nerve wracking week with my window stuck down, hoping no one would steal it. In december 2016 the same rear driver window rolled down and wouldn't roll up. This time, when I tried to roll it back up I couldn't hear the window motor trying so I replaced the motor. In march 2017 my rear passenger window regulator failed. When I attempted to roll it back up I hear a cracking noise, so I knew it was the regulator. Here we are today, april 30, 2017, my rear driver side window is stuck down and will not roll up. So I must go another week with my window stuck down. This time I'm hoping someone will steal this garbage vehicle. How can these faulty parts still be around? The entire time in have owned this vehicle I have had at least one window saran wrapped. I have a 1 year old and this is extremely concerning to me. In the event of an accident I believe this does pose a safety risk. I have never heard of any vehicle having this recurring issues. Let alone by a manufacturer who claims to be of superior quality. What a joke. Never buy a bmw, they do not stand behind their products or their customers.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · 77,000 miles · NV

The window regulator clip has broken and the window does not hold in specific places. The car continuously reminds you about the situation while driving at any speed. Have to use a board as temporary fix.

Filed Jan 27, 2016 · 95,000 miles · GA

Third window regulator broke on my 2002 bmw 325 - three different windows. I finally got sick of it and called bmw north america and they refuse to do anything about it. The windows go down & you can't get them back up. I did an internet search and easily found tons more complaints. Obviously this is a defective part that bmw should be forced to make good on - it needs to be recalled and anyone who already paid to fix it should be reimbursed. Cheap rotten parts. Here's one example of what I saw when I searched on the internet -. Http://repairpal.com/rear-window-regulator-455 and here is another one http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=802143.

Filed Oct 22, 2014 · Brakes · CA

The ABS light came on few months ago on my 2002 bmw 325i. Took the car to the dealership, was told that this is a "common problem" with these cars, and that the ABS/dsc module will need to be replaced (with a re-manufactured part), at a cost of $1,700. Also I have had to replace all 4 window regulators in the last few years. Again a very common problem with these cars. I am the original owner of this car that has 90,000 miles on it, and has always been garaged and maintained properly. Looking at how common these problems are, it is obvious that these parts are defective. Therefor bmw should reimburse owners for replacing the defective parts.

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Visibility · NJ

The rear window rolls down and won't go back up again. Ha email been informed by dealership that it's broken and window regulator needs to replaced. The windows are rarely used. Online research indicates that this is a recurring problem and the dealerships are fully aware of it. The manufacturer should recognize this, recall and fix this issue as it is expensive fix. This has happened 3 times already. My car has barely 60k miles.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Visibility · 133,000 miles · GA

Like many others who have reported this problem, this will be my third time replacing a window regulator in my 2002 bmw 325i. The month after I purchased this vehicle I had to replace the front driver's side window regulator, and a few months later I had to replace the front passenger side window regulator. This time I am replacing the regulator on the back driver's side window. This is not an inexpensive repair. It's about $400 plus per window. Someone needs to investigate this and provide a reimbursement to the consumer (me). Hopefully the next repair will be covered by bmw. I'm sure the back passenger side window regulator will most likely be next.

Filed Dec 24, 2010 · Visibility · 1,500 miles · CA

My 2001 bmw 325i has a documented history of more than 15 repairs of window regulators. The original bmw window regulators last for a few months, and fail one after another. On several occasions the failure occurred during a severe rain storm, causing considerable disruption of drivers concentration, as well as car flooding and water damage. I believe it is a vehicle safety issue, which was never corrected by the manufacturer.

Filed Dec 2, 2010 · Visibility · 24,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 325i. The contact stated that window regulators would continuously fail. The first failure occurred on the rear passenger window, then the front passenger window and most recently, the rear driver side window. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the vehicle was not included in recall campaign number: 03v160000 (visibility:power window devices and controls).the contact stated that because he was experiencing the exact same failure, his vehicle should be included in the recall. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325i. The contact stated that the rear passenger window regulator failed. The window would open but when attempting to close the window; the contact would have to manually pull the window back up while engaging the power window button. A portion of the regulator fell into the door panel. The front driver side window regulator was previously repaired by an independent mechanic. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Electrical · 33,000 miles · TX

Bmw doors will not open when locked if electrical power is lost. In case of accident, bmw has an explosive device that separates the battery from the electrical system. Once power is lost, the door handles will not operate to open locked doors and the electrical windows will not work trapping passengers inside. I discovered this when a fuse, #52 on a 2006 325i, blew and the door would not open. Luckily one door was unlocked in the back and my daughter had to climb into the back seat to get out. Advise from dealership was to carry a device in the car the break out the window in case of accident.