2001 BMW BMW recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
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- 2001 BMW BMW owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (3), Airbags (2), Brakes (2), Hydraulic (2), Wheels / tires (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
02/20/2004 · Engine
WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. *AK
01/07/2004 · Airbags
WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. *AK
04/07/2003 · Airbags · crash
WHILE TURNING AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE THE VEHICLE VEHICLE SLID ON SAND IN THE ROADWAY AND COLLIDED HEAD-ON WITH A TREE. NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *NLM
04/04/2003 · Brakes
BRAKE AND INSPECTION FAILURE. GLADYS HUTCHERSON IS ANSWERING THE LETTER REFERENCE 10009266 FOR SAME PROBLEMS.(BMW 2001). *JB
03/06/2003 · Brakes
THE BRAKES FAILED STATE INSPECTION, AT 13000 MILES.*AK *JB
11/20/2001 · Wheels / tires
TIRES DID NOT FAIL, BUT CAUSE ABRUPT STEERING JERKS WHEN SLOWING OR STOPPING AND AT OTHER TIMES (DOT NUMBER: DMDF10Y TIRESIZE: 225/45ZR17)
08/07/2001 · Engine · fire
ONE MONTH AFTER DELIVERY OF BRAND NEW BMW 325 XI, IT OVERHEATED AND WAS TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN. NEW COUNTRY MOTOR CARS CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE DEFECTICE COOLING FAN WITH A "POST-RECALL" COOLING FAN. ONE MONTH LATER, IT OVERHEATED AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE COOLANT THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER, IT OVERHEATED FOR THE THIRD TIME.…
08/07/2001 · Engine · fire
ONE MONTH AFTER DELIVERY OF BRAND NEW BMW 325 XI, IT OVERHEATED AND WAS TOWED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE COOLING FAN. NEW COUNTRY MOTOR CARS CLAIMED TO HAVE REPLACED THE DEFECTICE COOLING FAN WITH A "POST-RECALL" COOLING FAN. ONE MONTH LATER, IT OVERHEATED AGAIN. THIS TIME, THE COOLANT THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER, IT OVERHEATED FOR THE THIRD TIME.…