BMW 325XI years to avoid
More than twice the 325XI's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW 325XI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 325XI 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 325XI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags141
- Electrical41
- Engine36
- Lights32
- Steering22
- Suspension16
- Seat belts14
- Transmission12
- Locks11
- Tires9
- Seats9
- Visibility7
Most reported problems on the BMW 325XI
BMW 325XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 94 | 1 | Electrical | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 25 | 110 | Airbags | 80,000 | 6 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2005 | 74 | 27 | Airbags | 74,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 46 | 55 | Airbags | 75,480 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2003 | 71 | 31 | Airbags | 115,000 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 43 | 68 | Engine | 67,500 | 6 | 1 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 86 | 14 | Lights | 143,000 | 2 | 0 |
Recalls 12
Questions about the BMW 325XI
What years of the BMW 325XI should you avoid?
2002 and 2006. Each has more than twice the BMW 325XI's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 110, mostly about airbags and steering.
What is the best year for a used BMW 325XI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 325XI?
Airbags, with 141 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (41) and engine (36).
How many recalls does the BMW 325XI have?
12 recalls between 2001 and 2009. The 2006 model year has the most, with 6.
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