1992 BMW 325IA
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 2 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.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
STEERING
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS STEERING WHEEL PLAY, POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY RACK AND PINION. *TT
SUSPENSION
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
STEERNG PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT; AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AND TIRES WERE REPLACED. *TT
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. *TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
May 21, 2002
Incident date: Jan 29, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE EXHAUST IS NOISY, MUFFLER REPLACED. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Apr 7, 1999
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR WASH, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO WATER GOING INTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM CAUSING FAILURE.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 BMW 325IA
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.
BMW 325IA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 325IA across all model years (1992, 1995).
4
Total Recalls
9
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths