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2001 BMW 325IX

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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7Owner complaints

Model-year median: 4

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Power Train
2Electrical System
1Suspension
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Latches/locks/linkages. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports

Power Train complaints

2 reports
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60,000 miles · Aug 26, 2005
Power Train

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: I OWN A BMW 325XI 2001 MANUAL. A MANUAL SHIFTER IS DESIGNED TO GO TO THE MIDDLE WHEN IT IS IN NEUTRAL. THIS PROBLEM I HAVE CAUSES THE STICK SHIFT TO GO TO THE RIGHT (NEAR FIFTH GEAR) AND STAY THERE. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SHIFTED INTO THE WRONG GEAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I ALMOST BLEW THE ENGINE …

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TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN: I OWN A BMW 325XI 2001 MANUAL. A MANUAL SHIFTER IS DESIGNED TO GO TO THE MIDDLE WHEN IT IS IN NEUTRAL. THIS PROBLEM I HAVE CAUSES THE STICK SHIFT TO GO TO THE RIGHT (NEAR FIFTH GEAR) AND STAY THERE. I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND SHIFTED INTO THE WRONG GEAR BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. I ALMOST BLEW THE ENGINE AND LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY HAZARD. IF THE STICK SHIFT DOES NOT RETURN TO WHERE IT IS DESIGNED TO BE, THE DRIVE CAN GET CONFUSED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ONLINE AND I HAVE FOUND OVER 4000 COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS. I CHECKED FORUMS AND OTHER WEBSITES. THE DEALER INSTEAD OF REPLACING THE CORRECT PART (BUSHINGS) WANTS TO REPLACE THE WHOLE TRANSMISSION!!! WE ALL FEEL THAT NHTSA SHOULD STEP IN AND FORCE A RECALL. THE COMPANY IS NOT HELPING AT ALL! THEY WANT TO KEEP THIS IN THE DARK. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10134372

Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2001
Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 55 TO 60 MPH CONSUMER SMELT SOMETHING BURNING IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF ENGINE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOOKED AT OWNER'S MANUAL, AND MANUEL STATED TO PULL VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AT 172 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEA…

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WHILE DRIVING 55 TO 60 MPH CONSUMER SMELT SOMETHING BURNING IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF ENGINE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CONSUMER LOOKED AT OWNER'S MANUAL, AND MANUEL STATED TO PULL VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AT 172 MILES. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED LIGHT CAME ON SHOWING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #896098

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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