BMW 325I Recalls

The BMW 325i has 2 recalls covering the 2001 and 2003 model years, with the more serious being a wheel rim defect on 2001 models where assembly equipment may have damaged the inner rim flange, allowing a tire to suddenly lose air pressure and affect steering and vehicle control. The 2003 model year has a separate issue affecting automatic transmission vehicles only, where the engine idle speed can surge to around 1,300 RPM while the vehicle is stationary and running. When the driver selects a gear under these conditions, the elevated idle can make the vehicle feel as if it is being pushed forward unexpectedly.