Structure Problems of BMW 325

BMW 325 owners have reported 39 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Structure related problems of BMW 325


Recently reported Structure problems of BMW 325

The Body problem

Window rolled down, but never went back up. Happened on multiple windows of my vehicle. Has been a common problem among these cars, caused me to fail inspection.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Small crack has developed in the mat on the passenger side of vehicle and the air bag warning lamp is on. Nhtsa recall bulletin indicated there was a recall (reference number 08v384000) on the frontal air bags; however, the dealership said my VIN number was not listed.   Read details...

The Door problem

The car door can't be opened from both inside and outside, and the only way to open the door is using the manual key from outside. This is a big issue if the driver is locked inside during a hazard. This is a very very common problem as many of customers experience the same thing.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

2001 BMW 325 ci was being driven by my wife when the gas tank strap on passenger side broke off from the rear section. There was no accident, bumps or other issues that caused this incident. The gas tank hung down a few inches from the road.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

The subframe on my 2002 BMW 325ci has broke in 2 halves it is going to cost alot of money to get fixed I have talked to a guy at BMW he told me there was over 200 cars at his dealership alone this year getting subframes replaced the more I looked into this nearly all BMW e46 models have this same   Read details...




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