1994 BMW 325I
3 recalls, 23 complaints - 4 TSBs
98V178000 Aug 4, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY T... Read more
Consequence
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
97V131000 Aug 19, 1997
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEP... Read more
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN. IT HIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE CAR MIGHT NOT DECELERATE AS EXPECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING STEEL CLIP ON THE OUTER TUBE OF EACH CABLE IN THE AREA OF THE ADJUSTING SCREW AND PLASTIC BUSHING. THE CLIP IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE OUTER TUBE FROM DISLODGING FROM THE BUSHING.
96V111000 Jul 1, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION. FOLLOWING DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS STOPPING, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
23 total complaints
4 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 8, 2012
Incident date: Apr 7, 2012
THE BRACE HOLDING ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE OFF. IT SEEMS IF BROKE OFF AT THE WELDS. THE STRAP WAS JUST HANGING AND ONLY THE OTHER WAS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER READING WAS INCORRECT. THE MILEAGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES WHEN THE TITLE INDICATED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONT... Read more
Fire
VISIBILITY
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER READING WAS INCORRECT. THE MILEAGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES WHEN THE TITLE INDICATED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONT... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER READING WAS INCORRECT. THE MILEAGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES WHEN THE TITLE INDICATED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONT... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Apr 6, 2010
Incident date: Feb 25, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 BMW 325I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ODOMETER READING WAS INCORRECT. THE MILEAGE INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD 28,000 MILES WHEN THE TITLE INDICATED THAT THE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONT... Read more
Fire
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jul 14, 2009
Incident date: Jun 24, 2009
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS LOCKED IN THEIR 1994 BMW 325I AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS AND HORN DID NOT WORK EITHER. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 14, 2009
Incident date: Jun 24, 2009
CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS LOCKED IN THEIR 1994 BMW 325I AND THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS AND HORN DID NOT WORK EITHER. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Feb 18, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. BMW'S FROM 70'S TO '07 HAVE BEEN NOTED BY OWNERS AS BEING A PERSISTENT PROBLEM. MOST DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SENDING UNITS. MANY OWNERS END UP HAVING THE SENDERS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES D/T MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE SENDING UNITS. MY E36 HAS 2 SENDING UNITS AND I HAVE B... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Feb 18, 2008
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
FUEL GAUGE INTERMITTENT FAILURE. BMW'S FROM 70'S TO '07 HAVE BEEN NOTED BY OWNERS AS BEING A PERSISTENT PROBLEM. MOST DUE TO FAILURE OF THE SENDING UNITS. MANY OWNERS END UP HAVING THE SENDERS REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES D/T MULTIPLE FAILURES OF THE SENDING UNITS. MY E36 HAS 2 SENDING UNITS AND I HAVE B... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Dec 30, 2004
Incident date: Nov 1, 2004
DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF 1ST GEAR WITH ENGINE LOAD. *BF THE CONSUMER REQUESTED ASSISTANCE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *SC *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jul 1, 2004
Incident date: Apr 12, 2004
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE, HOWEVER THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *NM THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT. *SC *JB
CHILD SEAT
Jun 25, 2003
CHILD SEAT WOULD NOT LATCH ONTO LEFT SIDE OF BASE. *MR PH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 17, 1996
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN LEFT REAR DOOR FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED.*JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 25, 2002
Incident date: Sep 17, 1996
CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN LEFT REAR DOOR FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED.*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 20, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 1996
VEHICLE WILL STALL IN RAIN. DEALER DETERMINED THAT COMPUTER MODULE GOT WET AND VEHICLE WILL EITHER STALL OR NOT START. COMPUTER MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Jul 23, 2001
FUEL LINE LEAKS REALLY BAD CAN CAUSE FIRE HAZARD IN THE ENGINE IS HOT BUT THE BMW DEALER JUST SAID THAT THE RUBBER HOSE CAN FAIL AT ANY TIME.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 9, 2001
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
THE RADIATOR CAP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-178, THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THIS IS DUE TO IMPROPER RADIATOR DESIGN. NLM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 19, 2000
LEFT REAR SEAT BELT NEVER WORKED, UNIT WAS NOT REPAIRABLE AND WAS REPLACED, BMW REFUSED TO HELP WITH EXPENSE. *MJS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Feb 21, 2000
Incident date: May 9, 1996
THE PROBLEM DEALS SPECIFICALLY WITH THE LOCATION OF THE SUPPLY HOSE (PART OF THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM) FROM THE RESERVOIR TANK TO THE RADIATOR. THE FIRST TIME THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED WAS ON THE DATE OF THIS REPORT. IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND REPAIRED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. THE SECOND TIME ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
RECALL COMPONENT FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL (98V-178), CONSUMER IS HAVING TROUBLE GETTING REIMBURSEMENT.
AIR BAGS
Jun 15, 1999
Incident date: May 13, 1999
AIR BAG GASKET DISINTEGRATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING THE WARNING LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE. MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 1998
Incident date: Aug 29, 1998
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. DEALER STATES IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING AND STOPPING IT WOULD NOT MOVE UNTIL 4000 RPM'S, AND VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEABLE.*AK
AIR BAGS
May 15, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
THE AIR BAG LIGHT KEEP COME ON CAR HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER ABOUT SEVEN TIME DEALER CAN'T FIND PROBLEM . TT
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 BMW 325I
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 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
BMW 325I - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 325I across all model years (1992, 2011).
69
Total Recalls
1,811
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
73
Reported Crashes
92
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
BMW 325I - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 709 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 81 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 182 | View |
| 2003 | 8 | 261 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 198 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 196 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 3 | 23 | |
| 1993 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1992 | 4 | 55 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | View |