2003 BMW 325i electrical system problems
The 2003 BMW 325i has 46 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
46
Electrical System complaints
18%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR BOTH TAIL LIGHTS HAVE SHORTENED OUT AND MELTED. SHE IS CONCERNED THAT THIS FAILURE COULD CAUSE HER VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE AMONG THE 2001-2003 MODELS. THE CURRENT AND…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2003 BMW 325i have?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the 2003 BMW 325i electrical system — 18% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.