Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2011 BMW 325I peaked in 2018, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2011 BMW 325I
Body and fuel not decoded, built in Germany. Owner complaints on file from Feb 20, 2018 to Feb 20, 2018.
Recall campaigns covering this model year31.16M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2011 vehicle
Severity index100.0Crash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
100% of complaints about the 2011 BMW 325I name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2011 BMW 325I
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-513 | Jul 3, 2024 | Original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment | Airbags | 394,029 | Part replacement |
| 20V-017 | Jan 15, 2020 | These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and… | Airbags | 59,965 | Part replacement |
| 17V-676 | Oct 25, 2017 | Wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat | Electrical system | 702,965 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2011 BMW 325I
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 20, 2018Failure Dec 18, 201730,142 milesMount Olive, MSAir bags2 injured
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 325I. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING OR IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER HEAD AND BOTH ARMS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS PROVIDED TO BOTH OCCUPANTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (HERRIN-GEAR BMW OF JACKSON, 1685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,142.
NHTSA complaint 11073857
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - B611305 Jan 11, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle âdisc… - SIM010717 Jun 1, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification - 610405 Jul 10, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Power Mirrors and/or Windows are Inoperative. The power windows and/or power mirrors are inoperative. The LED on the headlight switch is flashing. There is a check control message for Windows/Mirrors/ Headlights. There may also be a complaint of water in on…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.