Is the 2005 BMW 325i safe to drive?

The 2005 BMW 325i has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 11V438000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

What Happened

The rear lights on your vehicle are connected to the body panel by a system of electrical contacts. Over time, these contacts can wear out and cause one or more of the rear lights to stop working, like your tail light, brake light, or turn signal.

Risk if Unfixed

If one or more of your rear lights fail to work, other drivers won't be able to see your intentions, which could lead to a crash without warning.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will repair the electrical contacts to ensure your rear lights keep working properly – at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible when you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #11V438000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 11V438000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?