The 2003 BMW 325i has 3 recalls, the most serious being defective Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver and passenger frontal airbags are affected by this inflator defect, which triggers during any deployment. On the mechanical side, certain vehicles with automatic transmissions can experience an unexpected surge in engine idle speed while the car is stationary and in gear, causing the vehicle to lurch forward as if being pushed. This idle speed issue only affects automatic transmission models.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to chemical breakdown of the propellant inside, which happens after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The dual-stage driver front air bag can allow moisture inside. Over time, moisture can cause the inflator to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driver air bag module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain automatic transmission vehicles, engine idle speed may unexpectedly increase up to 1,300 RPM while the engine runs and the vehicle is parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the engine control unit software to correct the idle speed issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
