The most-reported 325ix run is WBAAE931XME (1991 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 50% of reports.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW 325ix has 1 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every 325ix complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBAAE931XME•••••• | 1991 | — | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 50% of everything BMW 325ix owners report: Service Brakes, 1 of 1 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | — | — |
The 325ix against its rivals
The 325ix draws 1 complaints per production run; the Volkswagen FOX 1.1 and the Isuzu IMPULSE 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325ix | 1 | 1 | 0% | |
| Volkswagen FOX | 55 | 51 | 0% | |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 31 | 23 | 6.5% |
How serious were they
| Outcome | BMW 325ix | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1 | 1,118,888 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,330 (5.7%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 27,017 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,150 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,729 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,118,888 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 299,893 production runs. The BMW 325ix share of that is 1 complaints over 1 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW 325ix VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1 NHTSA complaints from 1 325ix runs and 0 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 325ix production run has the most complaints?
WBAAE931XME, a 1991 build, with 1 complaints. The typical 325ix run has 1.
Does the 325ix get more complaints than the Volkswagen FOX?
No: 1 complaints per production run for the 325ix against 1.1 for the Volkswagen FOX.
How many 325ix complaints involve a crash?
0% of 1 reports, against 5.7% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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