Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325it. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v428000 (air bags) however, the part 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. ## VIN passed ## bmw 325it 2004 ##
The worst 2004 BMW 325XIT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 20V018000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 BMW 325XIT 15
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few...
- Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal...
- Service action
- Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been...
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs
- Takata class action settlement. customer support program. front driver side airbag modules.
- For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?)...
- For the above-referenced vehicles with passenger?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW...
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has...
What 2004 BMW 325XIT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle steering wheel will lock up either when going straight or making a turn (seems random). Extra force (a lot) has to be applied to steering wheel to turn the wheel. Happens momentarily and steering is back to its normal.
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Questions about the 2004 BMW 325XIT
Is the 2004 BMW 325XIT reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2004 BMW 325XIT, close to a typical 325XIT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 BMW 325XIT?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 BMW 325XIT have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2004 BMW 325XIT airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 20V018000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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