2001 BMW 325I Complaints and Recall Information
The 2001 BMW 325I has 2 complaints and 3 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the steering wheel angle sensor related to the ABS-DSC system and a malfunctioning front passenger side air bag. Diagnostic tools confirm warning lights and errors associated with these problems.
- Steering wheel sensor failure. The internal steering wheel angle sensor in the ABS-DSC system triggers a warning light and impairs functionality.
- Passenger air bag malfunction. The front door passenger side air bag fails to operate properly as confirmed by onboard diagnostic readings.
There are 3 recalls affecting several safety systems. The recalls mainly address defects in the air bag inflators which could rupture or underinflate, creating serious risks during deployment.
- Passenger air bag inflator defect. (NHTSA Recall 14V428000) About 574,007 vehicles are affected. The passenger air bag inflator may rupture due to excessive internal pressure during deployment. Owners are advised not to drive affected vehicles until repairs are made. BMW offers a free replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
- Driver air bag inflator issue. (NHTSA Recall 19V853000) Approximately 74,185 vehicles are involved. The replacement driver air bag inflators manufactured by Takata can absorb moisture causing rupture or underinflation. The driver air bag inflator will be replaced free of charge; there is no "Do Not Drive" advisory for this recall.
- Passenger air bag inflator explosion risk. (NHTSA Recall 20V018000) This recall includes around 292,948 vehicles. Non-desiccated Takata passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation from exposure to heat and humidity. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag at no cost; owners are not instructed to avoid driving their vehicles.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs related to air bag malfunctions or unresolved recall issues may want to explore their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal assistance specialized in consumer protection and lemon law cases could provide guidance on possible remedies.
2001 BMW 325I Summary
2001
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
941140
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2001 BMW 325I
292948 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
2001 BMW 325I
74185 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 1999-2001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 2000-2001 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, 323iT, and 325iT vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver air bag as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
2001 BMW 325I
574007 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000 323i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sports Wagons; 2000 328i sedans and coupes; 2001-2005 325i sedans, coupes, convertibles, and Sport Wagons; 2001-2005 325xi sedans and Sports Wagons; 2006 325i coupes and convertibles; 2001-2006 330i sedans, coupes, and convertibles; 2001-2005 330xi sedans; and 2001-2006 M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure that could cause the air bag inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure could cause rupturing of the inflator resulting in metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants.
Complaints
2001 BMW 325I
ID: 2125118STEERING
Steering wheel angle sensor internal abc-dsc issues, yellow light is on.. Is there a recall for this issue!? Also front door passenger side air bag is not working, I have used OBD reader to confirm all the above...
2001 BMW 325I
ID: 2125117AIR BAGS
Steering wheel angle sensor internal abc-dsc issues, yellow light is on.. Is there a recall for this issue!? Also front door passenger side air bag is not working, I have used OBD reader to confirm all the above...