1993 BMW 325
3 recalls, 13 complaints - 5 TSBs
94V151000 Aug 10, 1994
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
IN A FMVSS NO. 208 30 MILES-PER-HOUR COMPLIANCE TEST, AN UNBELTED TEST DRIVER DUMMY'S CHEST MAXIMUM RESULTANT ACCELERATION WAS 70.8 G'S, WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VALUE OF 60 G'S. ALSO, THE UNBELTED PASSENGER DUMMY'S LEFT FEMUR MAXIMUM LOAD WAS 2361 LBS, WHICH EXCEEDS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE VAL... Read more
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE OCCUPANT WILL BE SUBJECTED TO AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER WITH A CROSSMEMBER USED ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODEL. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION REAR BUSHING SUPPORTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH BUSHING HAVING DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS. THE STEERING COLUMN F... Read more
94V066000 Apr 11, 1994
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence
FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy
A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
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
13 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 18, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
325IS - TWO REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS HAVE COMPLETELY BROKEN. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ABUSE/ACCIDENT. REPAIR ESTIMATES HAVE BEEN WRITTEN IN THE $2500-$4000 RANGE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE MATTER I'VE FOUND THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE PROBLEM. I EVEN SPOKE TO A BMW BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE WHO BELIEVES I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP
Sep 26, 1997
OWNER HAS NOT BEEN PROPERLY NOTIFIED OF BRAKE RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 26, 1997
NO NOTIFICATION OF DEFECT OR RECALL INFORMATION ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Sep 26, 1997
NO NOTIFICATION ON RECALL OF FUEL LINE FITTINGS.
AIR BAGS
Sep 26, 1997
NO NOTIFICATION OF RECALL ON; INTERIOR SYSTEMS; PASSIVE RESTRAINTS; AIR BAG; DRIVER.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 6, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
RECALLS # 94V15100 AND 96V11100; NEVER RECEIVED NOTICE FROM MANUFACTURER ABOUT EITHER RECALL, AND NO RESPONSE, JUST A REFERRAL TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 1, 1996
Incident date: Apr 25, 1996
THE VEHICLE WAS IN A SEVERE FRONTAL COLLISION WHICH INVOLVED A ROLL OVER AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Apr 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 8, 1996
VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT-END COLLISION AND DRIVER'S AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jul 1, 1995
GASOLINE ODOR PERSISTS EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT OF GAS TANK/FUEL LINES AS PER RECALL. (94V066000) *DSH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jun 30, 1993
NOISY FRONT WINDOWS.
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: May 3, 1995
SUNROOF RATTLES AT 70 MPH.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Feb 24, 1993
PASSENGER'S FRONT DOOR PANEL KEEPS POPPING OFF AT TOP. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 22, 1995
Incident date: Feb 18, 1995
DRIVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEM DEVELOPED.RESULTING IN VEHICLE FIRE. TT
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 1993 BMW 325
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1 |
| 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.
41/03/96
Nov 1, 1996
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
MSG1016
Oct 1, 1996
125000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW
120794(4116)
Jan 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW
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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| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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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 (current) | 3 | 13 | |
| 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 | 1 | 5 | View |