1988 BMW 325
2 recalls, 9 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.
88V031000 Mar 15, 1988
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER.
Consequence
THIS REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY INHIBIT THE RETURN OF THETHROTTLE TO A FULLY CLOSED IDLE POSITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISRELEASED.
Remedy
REQUIRES THE CUTTING OFF THE OUTBOARD END OF THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CLEARANCE.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
2 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Nov 7, 2000
PRIOR TO RECALL 93V-015 THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS AND CONSTANT PROBLEMS AND REPAIRS REGARDING THE COOLANT SYSTEM, CONSUMER ASKING FOR REIMBURSEMENT. *YH
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Sep 8, 1999
WHEN CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS CHANGING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, THE JACK COLLAPSED AND BROKE HIS LEFT FOREARM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Apr 2, 1996
WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT COMES LOOSE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
THE JACK CAME WITH CAR COLLAPSED ON THE PERSON WORKING ON THE CAR BREAKING HIS ARM AND DENTING THE DOOR *AK
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
Feb 26, 1996
Incident date: Feb 6, 1996
THE JACK CAME WITH CAR COLLAPSED ON THE PERSON WORKING ON THE CAR BREAKING HIS ARM AND DENTING THE DOOR *AK
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AW
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
THE TRANSFER CASE ON THE VEHICLE FROZE UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 24, 1996
Incident date: Jan 9, 1996
THE TRANSFER CASE ON THE VEHICLE FROZE UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP ABRUPTLY WHILE DRIVING.PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Mar 30, 1995
Incident date: Mar 30, 1989
VEHICLE STALLS IN TRAFFIC DUE TO DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP. TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 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 (current) | 2 | 9 | |
| 1987 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 1986 | 3 | 11 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | View |