BMW 325XI

2004 only

58 classified complaints 4 recalls

2004 BMW 325XI have 58 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 95,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 325XI report for every year combined.

Where this year fits

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 39 complaints

Median onset: 95,000 miles. 25.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 5 complaints

Median onset: 75,480 miles.

More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 4 complaints

Median onset: 7,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 4 complaints

Median onset: 83,700 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 2 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 2 complaints

Median onset: 134,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Battery, alternator and charging · Electrical 1 complaints

Median onset: 89,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $250–$1,030 nationally.

CV axles, joints and boots · Drivetrain 1 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $330–$620 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full BMW 325XI report for every year and full specs/safety data.