2000 BMW 325 Problems & Complaints

Better than average87% fewer complaints than a typical year of the 325 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2000 BMW 325 yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year, including 2 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

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BMW 325 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, BMW 325. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 325 years: 2000, 2003, 2006. Years to avoid: 1995, 2001, 2002. Compare all years →

2000 BMW 325 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-698 · Oct 2, 2019 · 3,924 vehiclesDo not drive

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air…

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-047 · Jan 20, 2017 · 230,117 vehiclesDo not drive

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 325 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2000 BMW 325, the most recent from October 2, 2019 (inflator module). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the BMW 325?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2000, 2003 and 2006. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995, 2001 and 2002. See the full BMW 325 years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.