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BMW 325CI Engine problems by year

9 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 325CI's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Engine recalls

Latest 325CI engine complaints

2000 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

No tiene fuersa para gas ,muy despasio y tiene problem as con el engi light on

Filed Incident Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11319841
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325ci. The contact stated that she noticed a leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and they stated that the radiator cap and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back and they stated that the fan clutch, the auxiliary cooling system, and the electrical fan censor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10499285
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325ci. The contact stated that she constantly experienced failure with the fan motor. The failure caused the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, which caused the fan to stop operating. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began smoking along with a dramatic increase in temperature. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired because the failure is not covered under her warranty. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 82,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10256357
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 325ci. The vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer on september 17, 2008 and has not yet been diagnosed. The vin was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 84,100.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10242684
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

Car dies in intersections on "cold starts" occurs on all cold starts and when backing out garage. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10227933
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

Dt: on may 20, 2005 at about 5 pm eastern time the contact reported the following problem with 2001 bmw 325 , vin [[redacted]]. Vehicle had 25, 000 miles and was in excellent condition. While driving home vehicle stalled three times on a residential road in cambridge, ma., After stalling the check engine light came on, and after waiting about 10 minutes the vehicle started. Consumer was able to make its way home. An independent bmw mechanic used computer analyzer to diagnose problem and found that it was ...

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defective cam shaft sensors. Mechanic replaced intake and exhaust sensors. The cost for repair was $300. Mechanic stated that these cables fail often. Since repair was done. There has been no other problem with stalling. Vehicle was regularly serviced. It seemed strange and dangerous that a simple cable would cause the vehicle to stall and not start up right away.*Ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10129482
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & cooling

While driving the temperature sensor flashes "-40 degrees." The consumer contacted the dealer , who stated that sensor is located in the front under the bumper, and is often hit by debris that causes the sensor to malfunction. The dealer will fix the sensor at the owners expense. The consumer feels this is a design flaw. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10027144
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & coolingFire

Consumer states upon parking vehicle, he noticed smoke emitting from the bottom of the motor, vehicle caught on fire and was shortly put out by the fire department, the cause of the fire was determined to be that the electric cooling fan shorted out and its speed probably knocked out the sensor that transmits information to the dashboard warning lights.Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 561913
2001 BMW 325CIEngine & coolingFire

Consumer states upon parking vehicle, he noticed smoke emitting from the bottom of the motor, the fire department was called and the fire was put out, the cause of the fire was determined to be that the electric cooling fan shorted out and its speed probably knocked out the sensor that transmits information to the dashboard warning lights.*Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 561697

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