2001 BMW BMW recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW BMW, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 1

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2001 BMW BMW vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 BMW BMW problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Electrical System	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Tires	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Radiator Assembly — 2
Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Air Bags › Side/Window — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 13,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 BMW BMW complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · reported Apr 7, 2003

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 13,000 miles · reported Apr 4, 2003

Brake and inspection failure. Gladys hutcherson is answering the letter reference 10009266 for same problems.(Bmw 2001).

Tires · reported Nov 20, 2001

Tires did not fail, but cause abrupt steering jerks when slowing or stopping and at other times (Dot number: dmdf10y tiresize: 225/45zr17)

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 7, 2001

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. Again, the fan was replaced. In sum, my brand-new bmw overheated (Was towed, serviced etc.) three times in a two-month period and the dealership and the manufacturer have refused to either give me my money back or provide me with a replacement…

Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Aug 3, 2001

Intermittently motorcycle will stall and die when accelerating or decelerating, problem persists after 4 faild attemps to fix.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 BMW BMW have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 BMW BMW as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 BMW BMW?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 13,000 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.