Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the BMW 325xi.
13 model years with recalls (2000–2012)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The BMW 325xi has 12 known NHTSA safety recalls across 13 model years (2000–2012), most commonly involving Air Bags.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every 325xi Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the BMW 325xi across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
The brake rotors in your vehicle are the part that helps your car stop when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, the rotor may develop a crack where the brake disc meets the parking brake drum, and further cracking…
The air bag module in your vehicle is a critical safety system that deploys to protect you in a crash. In some 2006-2011 3 Series BMWs, the original air bag inflator might have been replaced with a potentially faulty…
The airbag in your vehicle has a component called the inflator module that helps the airbag deploy in a crash. In some older models, this part could fail and explode, causing sharp metal fragments to hit you or other…
The airbag in your passenger seat is a safety device that deploys in a crash to protect you. In certain older BMW models, the airbag's inflator, which is a small canister that propels the airbag, could rupture and spray…
The BMW 325xi has 12 known NHTSA safety recalls across 13 model years (2000–2012), most commonly involving air bags. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which BMW 325xi model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each BMW 325xi model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the BMW 325xi safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the BMW 325xi as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
