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2012 BMW 325I Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2012 BMW 325I with NHTSA, most often about the seats & seat belts (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2011 has 1.

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

#360 most complained-about 2012 vehicle

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

Most common 2012 BMW 325I problems

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No recalls for the 2012 BMW 325I

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 BMW 325I. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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1 complaints about the 2012 BMW 325I

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Seats & seat belts1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw 325i (n/a). The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he folded the front driver's seat in order to get to the rear seat. The contact was then stuck between the seat and the door frame as the front driver's seat released from its folded position. The contact was unable to release the seat in order to get out. The contact was assisted by someone in order to release himself. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The contact was transported to the hospital...

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by ambulance. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 400. Updated 09/05/12*lj updated 09/10/2012 *js

Filed Incident SeatsNHTSA 10465773

BMW 325I: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20121000Seats & seat beltsA
20111300AirbagsC
20100300-B
20090300-B
20080300-B
All 325I years

2012 BMW 325I vs rivals

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Questions about the 2012 BMW 325I

Does the 2012 BMW 325I have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 BMW 325I right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 BMW 325I?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the seats & seat belts (1).

How many complaints has the 2012 BMW 325I had?

1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 16, 2012 and the latest on July 16, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 2012 BMW 325I a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 92 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 2012 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 . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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