Vehicle safety record

2000 BMW 325I Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 BMW 325I with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2020 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 1999 has 0 and the 2001 has 150.

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76/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical 325I year, for its age

#459 most complained-about 2000 vehicle

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Most common 2000 BMW 325I problems

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2000 BMW 325I recalls 2

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

20V018000Jan 16, 2020292,948 vehicles affected

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The problem: 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.
The risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: inflator module

19V853000Nov 26, 201974,185 vehicles affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: BMW notified owners, and Dealers will replace the driver air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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1 complaints about the 2000 BMW 325I

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Airbags

I'm trying to get the tags for this bmw it's being part for one year because I didn't have the money and now that I do the dmw is making it a big deal it's never being in a junkyard

BMW 325I: every year compared

'87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '99 1'00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2004	0	5	0	0	-	C
2003	0	8	0	0	-	D
2002	0	7	0	0	-	D
2001	150	7	7	8	Airbags	F
2000	1	2	0	0	Airbags	A
1999	0	1	0	0	-	A

All 325I years

2000 BMW 325I vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2000 BMW 325I	1	2	0	A
2000 BMW 323I	401	7	13	F	Compare
2000 BMW 328I	112	7	6	F	Compare
2000 BMW 3 Series	88	1	3	D	Compare
2000 BMW 328IC	34	0	0	-	Compare
2000 BMW 323CI	31	4	0	F	Compare
2000 BMW 328CI	15	4	0	F	Compare
2000 BMW 325CI	6	3	0	D	Compare
2000 BMW 323	2	2	0	D	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2000 BMW 325I

Does the 2000 BMW 325I have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 BMW 325I: inflator module (January 2020); inflator module (November 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 325I?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).

How many complaints has the 2000 BMW 325I had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 15, 2017 and the latest on October 15, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2000 BMW 325I a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 76 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 325I year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which BMW 325I years have the most complaints?

2001 (150), 1992 (74), 1995 (64). See every BMW 325I year compared.

What should I do if my 2000 BMW 325I has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data