2003 BMW 325I lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 51 complaints for the 2003 BMW 325I, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the exterior tail lights burned through the housing harness. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: tail lights). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,250.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 BMW 325I. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side tail light failed. The contact replaced the bulb more than once but the failure recurred. The contact then learned of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v438000 (exterior lighting: turn signal). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileage was 125,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 BMW 325I
- Air bags 62 complaints
- Electrical system 43 complaints