2003 BMW 325I Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
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
“REMOTE UNLOCKING/LOCKING WILL NOT FUNCTION. DOORS CAN NOT BE OPENED OR UNLOCKED FROM INSIDE VEHICLE WITH CENTRAL LOCK SWITCH OR WITH DOOR HANDLE, TRAPPING PASSENGERS…”NHTSA complaint 10626613 — filed 08/20/2014
“THE CAR DOORS AT TIMES DO NOT UNLOCK. IT IS VERY INTERMITTENT. A KEY CAN BE USED TO OPEN THE DRIVER'S DOOR BUT A COUPLE…”NHTSA complaint 10555381 — filed 12/09/2013
“THE DISPLAY THAT SHOWS THE ODOMETER, TEMPERATURE, TRIP METER, ETC. STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. A PIXEL OR TWO WILL SHOW UP, BUT NO LEGIBLE INFORMATION.”NHTSA complaint 10551393 — filed 11/07/2013
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 325I have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2003 BMW 325I: 36 of 199 complaints on file (18.1%). 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 electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
