1984 BMW 325
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 2 TSBs
93V015000 Feb 1, 1993
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Defect Description
THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Consequence
VEHICLES OPERATED UNDER THIS INCREASED COOLING SYSTEMPRESSURE CONDITION CAN SUFFER DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF PARTS OF THE COOLING SYSTEMSUCH AS (1) LEAKAGE FROM A COOLANT HOSE, (2) LEAKAGE OF THE RADIATOR OREXPANSION TANK, (3) DISCONNECTION OF A HOSE FROM A PIPE OR A FITTING, AND (4)CRACKS IN THE HEATER ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CONTROL COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE HEATER CORE. ALSO, A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP WILL BE INSTALLED, TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Dec 20, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 2000
RECALL 93V015 000/HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:HEATER CORE:WATER: RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, AND WAS UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO HONOR IT. SAM SOWPE BMW, LOUISVILLE, KY, PHONE# 502/499-5080< SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Mar 21, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
STEERING
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER, ALSO CRUISE CONTROL/FUEL GAUGE FAILURES. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER, ALSO CRUISE CONTROL/FUEL GAUGE FAILURES. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Aug 29, 1996
Incident date: Jun 6, 1996
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER, ALSO CRUISE CONTROL/FUEL GAUGE FAILURES. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1984 BMW 325
2 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 325
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP92004
Opened: Mar 3, 1992 , Closed: Jun 2, 1992
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
DEFECTIVE HEATER CORES
EA90002
Opened: Oct 12, 1989 , Closed: Oct 30, 1990
MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE
There is no summary currently available
PE89142
Opened: Jul 14, 1989 , Closed: Oct 12, 1989
BRAKES DRAG & FAIL
SUMMARY:THE BRAKES REPORTEDLY BEGAN TO DRAG AND LOCK WITHOUTWARNING DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING ON 4 VEHICLES.THE CAUSE IS NOTKNOWN AT THIS TIME.===
PE88086
Opened: Aug 2, 1988 , Closed: Dec 23, 1988
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
BMW 325 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 325 across all model years (1984, 2012).
37
Total Recalls
294
Total Complaints
4
Investigations
33
Reported Crashes
19
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BMW 325 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2003 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 13 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1991 | 3 | 6 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 1989 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 (current) | 1 | 5 |