2001 BMW 325I Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

33Air Bags complaints

21.9%Of all 151 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS33 · 21.9%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING20 · 13.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 11.3%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL10 · 6.6%

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS10 · 6.6%

Share of the 151 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 BMW 325I overview page.

What owners report

“2001 BMW 325I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL AT GETTING THE AIR BAG RECALL…”NHTSA complaint 10692473 — filed 03/09/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE…”NHTSA complaint 10692638 — filed 03/06/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR…”NHTSA complaint 10679984 — filed 01/30/2015

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW 325I have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 BMW 325I: 33 of 151 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 BMW 325I have in total?

151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.