How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 BMW 325xi?

NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2012 325xi, with a complaint index of 57.

Does the 2012 BMW 325xi have any recalls?

Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 325xi, both involving airbags, including a driver's air bag module inspection and replacement.

How does the 2012 325xi compare to other 325xi model years?

The 2012 325xi ranks 4th worst out of 8 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 57. The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2007 has the lowest complaint index at 0.

Is the 2012 BMW 325xi rated Avoid or Good?

The 2012 325xi has no verdict assigned in the data, unlike the 2005 and 2006 model years, which are both rated Avoid.

What is the top problem area for the 2012 BMW 325xi?

NHTSA does not list a top problem area for the 2012 325xi, and no owner complaints are on record for this model year.

2012 BMW 325xi Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict NHTSA lists zero complaints for the 2012 BMW 325xi but records 2 recall campaigns, both for airbags. Its complaint index is 57, ranking 4th worst among 8 model years of the 325xi, though no verdict has been assigned.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 57/100; #4 of 8 325xi years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 2; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

2012 BMW 325xi recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

NHTSA 24V513000Jul 3, 2024Airbags394,029 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA 20V017000Jan 15, 2020Airbags59,965 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

2012 compared with other 325xi years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Recalls	MPG
2010	No verdict	29	3	—
2011	No verdict	43	3	—
2012	No verdict	57	2	—

All BMW 325xi years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 BMW 325xi?: NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2012 325xi, with a complaint index of 57.
Does the 2012 BMW 325xi have any recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 325xi, both involving airbags, including a driver's air bag module inspection and replacement.
How does the 2012 325xi compare to other 325xi model years?: The 2012 325xi ranks 4th worst out of 8 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 57. The 2006 model year has the highest complaint index at 100 and is rated Avoid, while 2007 has the lowest complaint index at 0.
Is the 2012 BMW 325xi rated Avoid or Good?: The 2012 325xi has no verdict assigned in the data, unlike the 2005 and 2006 model years, which are both rated Avoid.
What is the top problem area for the 2012 BMW 325xi?: NHTSA does not list a top problem area for the 2012 325xi, and no owner complaints are on record for this model year.