2005 BMW 325I air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 33 complaints for the 2005 BMW 325I, 41% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 41% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 BMW 325I. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise and the driver's side door air bag partially deployed without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact sustained an injury to the right hand. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the air bag functioned as designed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 BMW 325I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 02/23/16
Other problems reported for the 2005 BMW 325I
- Lighting 18 complaints