BMW 325 owners have reported 204 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cooling fan (25 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The valvetronic actuator malfunctions. The malfunction may have been caused by a battery positive cable that has corroded over time. The result is that the vehicle stops unexpectedly during acceleration. Read details...
The contact owns a 2001 BMW 3251. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled over to a safe area and inspected the vehicle. The contact noticed that the cooling fan failed and the vehicle overheated. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v676000 (electrical system). After driving the vehicle for two miles to run an errand, the contact returned to the vehicle and smelled burning plastic. Read details...
Tl- the contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, when he saw smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact was able to park on the side of road. The vehicle was not drivable and still at the side of the road. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 BMW 325i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, there was a significant amount of smoke coming out of the Read details...