2003 BMW 325I Air Bags Problems

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

60Air Bags complaints

30.2%Of all 199 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 BAGS60 · 30.2%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING43 · 21.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 18.1%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES12 · 6%

POWER TRAIN10 · 5%

Share of the 199 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 BMW 325I overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED…”NHTSA complaint 10690804 — filed 02/26/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10678904 — filed 01/26/2015

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V428000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED…”NHTSA complaint 10660456 — filed 11/24/2014

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 BMW 325I have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2003 BMW 325I: 60 of 199 complaints on file (30.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 BMW 325I have in total?

199 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none 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.