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BMW 325CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10055291

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . PETITION FOR DEFECT INVESTIGATION OF THE 2004 BMW 325XI DUE TO HESITATION IN SHIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER A FULL STOP. *MR WHEN THE CONSUMER SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE IT EXPERIENCED DELAYS OF FROM ONE HALF MINUTE TO TWO MINUTES BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO DRIVE THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD. *SC .Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEU33484P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20031215. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF STERLING . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 571 434 1944 . DEALER'S CITY: STERLING . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20166 .
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10055072

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . THE STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAUGE IN "D" FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. BMW REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AT 1100 MILES AND AT 300 MILES THE "NEW" TRANSMISSION IS DOING THE SAME THING. THE CAR GOES IN "R" AND POTENTIALLY COULD LEAVE YOU IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY.*AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1108 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33404P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in SPARKS, NV. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030621. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BILL PEARCE RENO BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 7758262100 . DEALER'S CITY: RENO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89502 .
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10058244

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 20, 2003.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . COLD MORNING START THE VEHICLE REVS TO 2 -3K RPMS WITH LITTLE OR NO FORWARD MOTION. DRIVE IS NOT ENGAGING. PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC WAS TERRIFYING. DEALER OFFERED SEVERAL REASONS: 1) NEEDED TO BE BROKEN IN 2) NEEDS A SOFTWARE UPGRADE 3) NEEDS A CLUTCH PACK PART AND FINALLY 4) NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 80 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030805. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph. DEALER'S NAME: THOMPSON BMW .
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BMW 325CI Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10060026

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . BMW 525I 2004: DEALER SAYS THEY CAN NOT SET SPEEDOMETER TO SHOW MILES ACTUALLY TRAVELING: INSTEAD THE SPEEDOMETERS ON ALL CARS ARE SET USING THE FOLLOWING FORMULA: SPEED SHOWN ON SPEEDOMETER X .10 (THE RESULT) ADD 2.4 MILES. THEN TAKE THIS RESULT AND SUBTRACT IT FROM THE MILES SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER TO FIND THE ACTUAL MILES I AM TRAVELING! IN OTHER WORDS IF THE SPEEDOMETER SHOWS I AM TRAVELING 70 MPH X .10 = 7 + 2.4 = 9.4 I AM ACTUALLY GOING 60.6 MILES! BMW REFUSES TO ADJUST THIS. WHAT CAN I DO SHORT OF TRADING IN CAR?*JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53514B. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in WILMINGTON, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20040105. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PERFORMANCE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 888-502-8860 . DEALER'S CITY: CHAPEL HILL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27514 .
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BMW 325CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10060364

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . ON COLD STARTS VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE WHEN TRANSMISSION PUT IN DRIVE. IT DELAYS FOR 10 TO 15 SECONDS TO ONE MINUTE. I WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT HAS A DEFECTIVE PART AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS 2000 MILES ON IT. ALSO HAD PROBLEM WITH THE STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO MANUALLY SHIFT THE GEAR WHEN YOU SELECT MANUAL FOR THE CLUTCHLESS SHIFT. IT SIMPLY GETS STUCK AND THEN SHIFTS ON ITS OWN. DEALER HAD NOT HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. NOW I AM DRIVING 1 2004 X5 AS A LOANER FROM THE DEALER AND IT TOO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE STEPTRONIC TRANSMISSION WHEN YOU SELECT MANUAL. I CAN SHORTEN THE DELAY BY INCREASING THE ENGINE SPEED. THE VEHICLE WILL THEN CREEPS FORWARD UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION IS FULLY ENGAGED..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 1000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBAEV334X4K. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, KY. Vehicle was purchased on 20031111. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10064473

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . MY NEW CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE WHEN I GIVE IT GAS. CONTACTED MY DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS "NORMAL FOR A BREAK IN PERIOD". THE CAR HIT 2 - 3,000 RPMS WITHOUT MOVING. VERY SCARY. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES USUALLY AFTER NOT DRIVING THE CAR FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 2K MILES AND WAS PURCHASED IN DECEMBER. THE BMW MESSAGE BOARDS ARE FILLED WITH OTHER VICTIMS OF THIS KNOWN DEFECT. DEALER SAID I HAVE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT AND THAT THE CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR A $45,000+ CAR TO BE UNSAFE. WILL YOU PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO ALERT OTHER DRIVERS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. THANK YOU. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040109. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF STERLING .
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10068192

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IN DEC. TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. DEALER TALKED US INTO HAVING A CLUTCH PACK REPLACEMENT AFTER SOFTWARE UPGRADE ATTEMPTS FAILED.*AK NOW THE CAR HAS A NOXIOUS STINKING SMELL EMMINATING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION EXPERT SAYS THE CLUTCH IS SLIPPING AND BURNING INSULATION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY WITH THREE PASSENGERS DOWNSHIFTED FOR MORE TORQUE THE ENGINE REVVED AS IF IT WERE IN NEUTRAL. TERRIFYING EXPERIENCE. BMW DEALER AND BMWNA ARE UNWILLING TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY CAR IS PERFORMING NORMALLY. PLEASE HELP..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 4900 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in FAIRFAX, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20041202. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: STERLING BMW .
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BMW 325CI Visibility

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10075849

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with VISIBILITY . ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON 2004 BMW 325IC. *MR THE CHECK COOLANT LIGHT HAD COME ON, THEN THE OIL INDICATOR LIGHT AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. THIS ALL OCCURRED WITHIN SECONDS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A WATER PUMP WAS NEEDED AND THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS OIL LEAK. THE LEFT AND RIGHT WINDOWS DID NOT MOVE INTO THE LOCK POSITION. *SC *JB.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABJ6320RJ. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in VALLEY PARK, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SUNTRUP WEST COUNTY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 636-227-5454 . DEALER'S CITY: MANCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 63011 .
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BMW 325CI Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10075849

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ON 2004 BMW 325IC. *MR THE CHECK COOLANT LIGHT HAD COME ON, THEN THE OIL INDICATOR LIGHT AND THEN THE ENGINE STOPPED. THIS ALL OCCURRED WITHIN SECONDS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT A WATER PUMP WAS NEEDED AND THAT THERE WAS A SERIOUS OIL LEAK. THE LEFT AND RIGHT WINDOWS DID NOT MOVE INTO THE LOCK POSITION. *SC *JB.Mileage was 80000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABJ6320RJ. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in VALLEY PARK, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: SUNTRUP WEST COUNTY . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 636-227-5454 . DEALER'S CITY: MANCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 63011 .
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BMW 325CI Service Brakes, Hydraulic Antilock

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10088993

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on June 27, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK . BRAKE FAILURE ( DELAYED BRAKE ENGAGEMENT) ONCE UPON LEAVING THE DEALER SHIP. AGAIN 24 HOURS LATER( RESULTING IN A CRASH) AND ONE WEEK LATER WITH 600 MILES. MW CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG WITH VEHICLE. I TRADED CAR IN REFUSING TO ENDANGER MY LIVE AND THE LIVES OF OTHERS.*AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 76 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33464P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040626. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PAUL MILLER BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 201 696 6060 . DEALER'S CITY: WAYNE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NJ. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 07470 .
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BMW 325CI Power Train Clutch Assembly

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10093976

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 21, 2004.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY . WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPED ON LOW TRAFFIC STOPPED AND MOVED FORWARD, THE CLUTCH DIDN'T ENGAGE PROPERLY AND SMELLED BURNING . DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM . *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33434J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO. Original Owner. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN .
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BMW 325CI Electrical System Ignition Module

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10136870

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Aug 06, 2005.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE . NO SING OF MALFUNCTION PRIOR TO OR SINCE INCIDENT. ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE CRUISING ON HIGHWAY. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF, ALL LIGHTS IN DASH LIT UP, ENGINE CAME BACK ON AND EVERYTHING OPERATIONAL IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 9850 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW33404P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in CARRIERE, MS. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20050106. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 325ci 2004 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 72 mph. DEALER'S NAME: PEAKE BMW . DEALER'S CITY: METAIRIE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: LA.
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BMW 325CI Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10148541

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Dec 31, 2005.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY . DT*: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 325CI. WHILE PUMPING GAS INTO THE VEHICLE THE GAS TANK CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS DETERMINED BY THE DEALERSHIP THIS COULD HAVE OCCURRED BECAUSE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. *AK.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 17000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33414J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in ORLANDO, FL. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: FIELDS BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 407-628-2100 . DEALER'S CITY: WINTER PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 32789 .
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BMW 325CI Air Bags

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10263761

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Sept 30, 2008.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in COCONUT CREEK, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI Electrical System

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10294018

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2009.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AT AROUND 20K MILES, THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX W/ PADDLE SHIFTERS) ON MY '04 325CI BEGAN EXPERIENCING MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I'VE READ ABOUT REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER A COLD NIGHT, THE SMG WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT WOULD KEEP "CLUNKING" OVER AND OVER, CONTINUALLY LOUDER, UNTIL I SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BMW, WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANNY. AT 83K MILES, I'M STARTING TO NOTICE SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WITH BOTH TRANNYS, THE CAR DELAYS ITS ACCELERATION FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. ON TOP OF THAT, MY ALTERNATOR JUST WENT OUT AFTER A COLD NIGHT. IN MY OPINION, BMW'S (AT LEAST MINE) DO NOT LIKE THE COLD! *TR.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33444J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in EDMOND, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI Power Train Manual Transmission

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10294018

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2009.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION . AT AROUND 20K MILES, THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX W/ PADDLE SHIFTERS) ON MY '04 325CI BEGAN EXPERIENCING MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I'VE READ ABOUT REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER A COLD NIGHT, THE SMG WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT WOULD KEEP "CLUNKING" OVER AND OVER, CONTINUALLY LOUDER, UNTIL I SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BMW, WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANNY. AT 83K MILES, I'M STARTING TO NOTICE SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WITH BOTH TRANNYS, THE CAR DELAYS ITS ACCELERATION FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. ON TOP OF THAT, MY ALTERNATOR JUST WENT OUT AFTER A COLD NIGHT. IN MY OPINION, BMW'S (AT LEAST MINE) DO NOT LIKE THE COLD! *TR.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33444J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in EDMOND, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10294018

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 30, 2009.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AT AROUND 20K MILES, THE SMG (SEQUENTIAL MANUAL GEARBOX W/ PADDLE SHIFTERS) ON MY '04 325CI BEGAN EXPERIENCING MANY OF THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I'VE READ ABOUT REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER A COLD NIGHT, THE SMG WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. IT WOULD KEEP "CLUNKING" OVER AND OVER, CONTINUALLY LOUDER, UNTIL I SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO BMW, WHERE THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANNY. AT 83K MILES, I'M STARTING TO NOTICE SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. ADDITIONALLY, WITH BOTH TRANNYS, THE CAR DELAYS ITS ACCELERATION FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM. ON TOP OF THAT, MY ALTERNATOR JUST WENT OUT AFTER A COLD NIGHT. IN MY OPINION, BMW'S (AT LEAST MINE) DO NOT LIKE THE COLD! *TR.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33444J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in EDMOND, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI Seats

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10319701

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Mar 14, 2010.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE had a problem with SEATS . WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 BMW 325CI SPORT DOWN THE ROAD SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, LOOKED DOWN MY HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE, BURNT MY LEG, ALMOST WRECKED TRYING TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY. NOW MY SEAT HAS A HUGE BURNT HOLE IN IT AND CANT USE SEAT HEATERS. BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVERS SEAT ARE DOING THE SAME THING!!!! MY CAR ONLY HAS 45000 MILES ON IT. THIS NEEDS TO BE A RECALLLLL!!!!! *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 48000 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in MAIDEN, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 325CI Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10330943

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 17, 2010.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . 2004 BMW 325 CI -- CONSTANT FUEL LEAK. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *TR.Mileage was 58248 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABV13474J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10408729

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 10, 2011.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I OWNED THE CAR FOR A YEAR BEFORE IT STARTED GIVING ME PROBLEMS. IT FIRST GAVE ME A PROBLEM CHANGING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. IT SLIPS AND WONT GO INTO GEAR. THE MOST DANGEROUS IS WHEN IM TURNING A CORNER AND THE CAR PUTS ITSELF INTO NEUTRAL. AT THIS TIME IT IS NOT DRIVABLE AND I'VE RESEARCHED IT AND IT IS COMMON FOR THIS VEHICLE BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE ISN'T A RECALL. ITS DANGEROUS! I'VE TAKEN IT TO A MECHANIC AND FOR A SECOND OPINION AT BMW. THE COST TO REPAIR MY CAR IS OVER $5,000, IF I WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT THE NEWER BMW. NOW IM WITHOUT A CAR WAITING TO GET APPROVED FOR ANOTHER LOAN JUST TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *TR.Mileage was 100000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33434J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in CENTER MORICHES, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW 325CI Visibility Rearview Mirrors/devices

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10458810

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on May 13, 2012.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR BECAME DISTORTED AND BEGAN TO LEAK. THE LIQUID BURNED THE GEAR SHIFT CONSOLE PLASTIC. THE DEALER STATED THE REAR VIEW MIRRORS AUTOMATIC DIMMER CONSIST OF A LIQUID. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 34,000. ....UPDATED 06/18/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. UPDATED 06/21/12.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 34000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW33484P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in EAST QUOGUE, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20090701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 325ci 2004 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SCHUMACHER MERCEDES . DEALER'S CITY: SCOTTSDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: AZ.
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BMW 325CI Exterior Lighting

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10481567

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2012.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LAMP HAS GONE OUT. IN RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL IN THE LED TAIL LIGHT AND CAN CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO OTHER DRIVERS NOT BEING ABLE TO TELL THAT YOU ARE STOPPING. FOUND RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA SITE AND CONTACTED BMW. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, YET THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS 241,000 OTHER CARS. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT MY SITUATION (AND VIN) BE EVALUATED AND INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW33414P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI Electrical System

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10481567

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 02, 2012.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LAMP HAS GONE OUT. IN RESEARCHING, FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL IN THE LED TAIL LIGHT AND CAN CAUSE A CRASH DUE TO OTHER DRIVERS NOT BEING ABLE TO TELL THAT YOU ARE STOPPING. FOUND RECALL INFORMATION ON NHTSA SITE AND CONTACTED BMW. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN, YET THE PROBLEM IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT AFFECTS 241,000 OTHER CARS. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT MY SITUATION (AND VIN) BE EVALUATED AND INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 91500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW33414P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in PHOENIX, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10487348

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Nov 09, 2012.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW 325CI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED THERE WAS A LEAK FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT THEN ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABW33424P. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in MONTEBELLA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 325CI Service Brakes

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10497962

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Oct 11, 2012.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE CAR BEGAN TO PULL/SWERVE. A METAL ON METAL GRINDING NOISE ALSO BEGAN. I WAS ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND HAVE THE CAR TOWED. A MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE PARKING BRAKE HAD ENGAGED AND DISINTEGRATED INTO SEVERAL PIECES OF METAL. ALL OTHER WHEELS WERE UNAFFECTED. THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WAS DOWN, AND HAD NOT BEEN USED IN SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in MONROE, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 325CI Air Bags

BMW 325CI 2004 Safety Review #10566130

BMW 325CI 2004 car safety problem was reported on Feb 08, 2014.BMW 325CI 2004, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . CAR HAS BEEN TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THE AIR BAG SENSOR ALERT.BMW DEALERSHIP DOESNT KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE SENSOR TO COME ON.I HAVE MADE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO BMW HEADQUARTERS REGARDING THIS ISSUE.THE BMW DEALERSHIP WILL CLEAR THE ALERT OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT,THEN WITHIN LESS THAN 200 MILES THE ALERT COMES ON AGAIN. I RETURN THE CAR TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP,THEN THEY WANT TO TRY SOMETHING ELSE,WHICH IS COSTING ADDITIONAL MONEY.BMW IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND NEED TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE.I JUST HOPE THAT AN ACCIDENT DOESNT HAPPEN WHICH WILL REQUIRE THE AIR BAG TO BE DEPLOYED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82119 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBABD33484J. Bmw 325ci 2004 problem was reported in RIVERDALE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 325CI 2004