1987 BMW 325
2 recalls, 30 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.
86V151000 Nov 10, 1986
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.
Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.
Complaint Statistics
30 total complaints
5 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Oct 14, 2003
Incident date: Oct 8, 2003
WHILE DRIVING OIL LIGHT CAME ON AFTER BEING SERVICED 5 DAYS AGO. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FOR PROBLEMS.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Sep 27, 2001
VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 93V015000. COOLANT LEAKING INTO VEHICLE ON DRIVER'S SIDE DUE TO A CRACK IN HEATER CORE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Nov 28, 2000
Incident date: Jul 11, 2000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IDLE CONTROL VALVE, ON ONE OCCASION THE SURGE OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE WENT ONTO A CURB WHICH DAMAGED THE OIL PAN, CONSUMER FEELS THE DEALER SHOULD REIMBURSE HER FOR THE REPAIRS. *SLC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: Aug 15, 2000
WHILE DRIVING COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON. HOSE BLEW OFF COOLANT RESERVOIR. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND HOSE WAS REATTACHED. *AK RECALL (93V-015) WORK DONE ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM, AFTER THE RECALL WAS DONE THE VEHICLE RUNNING HOTTER THAN BEFORE. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2000
COSNUMER RECEIVED RECALL 93V015000 IN EARLY JUNE. CONSUMER CONTACTED UNION PARK BMW LOCATED IN WILMINGTON DELAWARE, TELE#302-658-7245, AND WAS TOLD PARTS WERE ON ORDER, BUT DOES NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL COME IN. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 2 MONTHS.*AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Jul 21, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WINDOW GOT FOGGY AND COOLANT WAS LEAKING ON FRONT SEAT FLOOR. TECHNICIAN EXPLAINED THAT CLAMPS WERE TOO TIGHT, FORCING THE COOLANT TO OVERFLOW JUST LIKE STATED IN RECALL 93V015000. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 2, 1998
Incident date: Nov 27, 1998
DRIVING AT 55 MPH, ALL INSTRUMENTS READING NORMAL, HEARD A "BANG" , LOST ALL ENGINE POWER AND BRAKES,POWER STEERING. WAS NOT TIMING BELT BECAUSE WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO ARREST VEHICLE TACHOMETER WAS WORKING. CAR WOULD NOT RESTART IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING, NOR WOULD IT "POP" START. COASTED TO A STOP ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Nov 8, 1998
Incident date: Aug 4, 1998
ABLE TO SMELL THE GAS FUME, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. THE FUEL LEAKAGE MAY BE RELATED TO THE TYPE OF GASOLINE ADDITIVE (NTBE?) IN THE CALIFORNIA,
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 8, 1998
Incident date: Jun 29, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE, SPREADING TO THE EXHAUST . MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
THE COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
THE RADIO "STATION" LIGHT BROKE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED TO ALLOW KEY TO TURN..
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
HEAD GASKET WAS LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
ENGINE BELT REPLACED DUE TO NOISE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Dec 1, 1994
THE SIDE AND FRONT MOLDING FELL OFF.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1993
POWER WINDOWS FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1993
BATTERY FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1991
DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
THE OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
SEAT HEATER BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT AND BURNED PASSENGER.
SEATS
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLES.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jun 1, 1991
THE BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 27, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1992
REAR DOOR DOESN'T OPEN FROM INSIDE.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 31, 1996
Incident date: Oct 11, 1996
WHEN AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER IS TURNED ON, VEHICLE LOOSES POWER/HESITATES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Feb 23, 1996
WIRING HARNESS UNDER HOOD SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 23, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1996
FUSE BOX CAUGHT ON FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1996
PARKED VEHICLE AND FIVE MINUTES LATER FIRE STARTED FOLLOWED BY AN EXPLOSION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jul 18, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
HEATER CORE RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO VEHICLE BEING IMPORTED AND MANUFACTORER HAS NO RECORD OF VIN (93V-015). *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (current) | 2 | 30 | |
| 1986 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | View |