2001 BMW 325I lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 25 complaints for the 2001 BMW 325I, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 134,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 134,000 miles, and 6% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the rear tail lights failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was told that the wiring had burned out and needed to be repaired. The current mileage was 175,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
Right side rear lights burned out replaced bulbs nothing happened unplugged the harness to find #4 prong completely burned away on car checked the left side and the same thing is happening it is getting hot and looks like it is ready to burn out also.
Other problems reported for the 2001 BMW 325I
- Air bags 51 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints