1995 BMW 325
0 recalls, 29 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
6 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Feb 16, 2015
Incident date: Sep 1, 2014
RE: RECALL CAMPAIGN NO 14V-428 I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM BMW IN SEPT 2014 REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL BMW DEALER A DOZEN TIMES IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. THEY SUPPOSEDLY PUT ME ON A WAITING LIST 3 MONTHS A... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
May 4, 2004
Incident date: May 4, 2004
CONSUMER'S WIFE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. WHEN THE JOB WAS DONE SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, PUT IT IN DRIVE, AND WITHOUT PLACING FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, RIGHT OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CONSUMER PUT FOOT ON THE BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE KEPT RACING. CONSUMER WAS FINALLY ABL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Oct 11, 2003
THE CONSUMER FEELS THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDALS ARE TOO CLOSE TOGETHER. THIS HAS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO PRESS THEM BOTH AT THE SAME TIME WHICH CAUSED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER ALSO FEEL THE BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SHOULD BE ADJUSTABLE. *MR *NLM
AIR BAGS
Jul 15, 1999
Incident date: Jul 12, 1999
THE AIRBAG MALFUNCTIONED, WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON CONSTANTLY. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER BMW OWNERS OF THIS MAKE AND YEAR MODEL WHO HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. APPARENTLY THERE IS A SENSOR CONNECTED TO THE SEATBELT WHICH OFTEN GOES BAD, WHICH THEN TRIGGERS T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1998
WHILE DRIVING PUT THE VEHICLE IN SECOND GEAR AT 45-50 MPH AND ENGINE BLEW OUT. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO WARRANTY, CONSUMER MUST REMEDY THE PROBLEM AT OWN EXPENSE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Mar 23, 1998
Incident date: Mar 21, 1998
NO DEPLOYMENT OF PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO PASSENGER.
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 30, 1997
Incident date: Feb 20, 1997
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS UNACCEPTABLE ROTOR WEAR ON VEHICLE. ROTORS WERE MEASURED AT 20.3 MIL. THE SPECS ARE FOR 22.MIL. ALLOWABLE WEAR OF 1.6 MIL. THE ROTORS ARE WORN . THE ROTORS WERE NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY. *AK *SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 23, 1997
Incident date: Mar 28, 1997
THE ROTORS ARE BAD, DRIVER SAID THAT HE HAS TO CHANGE THEM TO OFTEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 11, 1997
Incident date: Apr 6, 1997
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Sep 21, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING MINOR ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Jan 11, 1996
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 10, 1996
Incident date: Jun 13, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *SKD
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HEATER VALVE HITING BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Feb 22, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THERE IS EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL POSSIBLY CAUSED BY HEATER VALVE HITING BRAKE BOOSTER. *AK
AIR BAGS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
OTHER: AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
DEFECTIVE DASH. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
LEAK IN BRAKE SYSTEM.
SEATS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
REAR PASSENGER SEAT BROKE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
RIGHT REAR INNER PANEL BROKE OFF.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Aug 19, 1995
CONVERTIBLE TOP BROKE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jul 28, 1995
CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED. *SKD
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Jan 18, 1996
Incident date: Jul 15, 1995
CONVERTIBLE TOP HEAD LINER FAILED. *SKD
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 28, 1995
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
AT A 40MPH FRONTAL COLLISION PASSENGERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 28, 1995
Incident date: Sep 7, 1995
AT A 40MPH FRONTAL COLLISION DRIVERS AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 21, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT. *AW
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 14, 1995
THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AND THE CAR LURCHED AND RUNS AT HIGH RPMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jul 21, 1995
Incident date: May 22, 1995
DEFECTIVE REAR SEAT SHOULDER HARNESS, RESULTING IN INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *SKD
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: May 23, 1995
DAY AFTER PURCHASE 5/23/95 THROTTLE STUCK WIDE OPEN ALMOST HITTING PEDESTRIAN. FROM THAT TIME TO DEALERSHIP PROBLEM REOCCURED (5) TIMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 BMW 325
13 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 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.
62 02 97
Apr 1, 1997
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
REPLACEMENT OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TW
11 01 97
Jan 1, 1997
062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
COOLANT HOSE RUBBING. *TW
61 19 96
Jan 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCH - CERTAIN CENTRAL LOCKING SWITCHES MAY BE OVERLY SENSITIVE TO VIBRATION, SUCH AS THAT ENCOUNTERED WHEN DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD SURFACES - IN SUCH CASES, THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE COULD BE CENTRALLY LOCKED WITHOUT TOUCH
72/07/96
Dec 1, 1996
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW
24/06/94R
Nov 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW
41/03/96
Nov 1, 1996
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
65/17/96
Oct 1, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
WHINING NOISE DURING CD OPERATION. *TW
510894(4129)
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH WARPING ABOVE CENTER VENT. *TW
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
UNKNOWN
720294(4138)
Mar 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
UNKNOWN
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 (current) | 0 | 29 | |
| 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 | 1 | 5 | View |