How many recalls does the 2004 BMW 325ci have?

The 2004 BMW 325ci has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 BMW 325ci has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 BMW 325ci?

Of 76 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2004 BMW 325ci Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 BMW 325ci has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 712,183 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 20V018000 2020-01-15 292,948 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 15V318000 2015-05-28 419,235 affected

Defect

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i…

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-348 in…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SEATS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EQUIPMENT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Total complaints76

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2004 bmw 325 ci. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear turn signal light became inoperable while attempting to make a turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the rear turn signal light failed to…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2025-04-21

“The takata airbags were replaced april 8, 2021, by reeds import, tampa fl. Please save a tree and stop sending recall notices. Thank you. Mark”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-04-08

“After recalled air bags replaced, about 6 months later new air bag sensor light came on and diagnosed as passenger seat air bag sensor mat needs to be replaced. Just randomly the light came on and stayed on. I see this has been a problem in bmws and there was an extended warranty for other models.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2021-03-01

“After recalled air bags replaced, about 6 months later new air bag sensor light came on and diagnosed as passenger seat air bag sensor mat needs to be replaced. Just randomly the light came on and stayed on. I see this has been a problem in bmws and there was an extended warranty for other models.…”

SEATS · reported 2021-03-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 bmw 325ci. The contact stated that upon making a right turn and a stop, he noticed that his right turn signal had flashed erratically upon activation. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that there was a recall on his vehicle under…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL · reported 2020-09-03

“I called my dealer last year to schedule to fix my recall on my car. Unfortunately I did not went to my appointment. Now one of the bags exploded, and I called the delegar again to do my recall, but to my surprise the have my car in records as repair!! And I told the that never happened. They…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-05-08

“2004 bmw 325ci. Consumer writes in regards to passenger side airbag safety recall. *ld *js”

AIR BAGS · reported 2020-03-17

“Takata recall. The dealer (braman bmw) its unable to provide an estimate time to replace the airbags”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-01-25

Defect investigations

Investigation DP04001 Opened 2004-02-03 · closed 2004-05-27

DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT

MS. CLAIRE M. TIEDER OF RESTON, VA, SUBMITTED A DEFECT PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) BY LETTER DATED JANUARY 11, 2004, REQUESTING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION BE CONDUCTED INTO DELAYED TRANSMISSION ENGAGEMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2004 BMW XI VEHICLES.BMW'S RESPONSE TO NHTSA'S INFORMATION…