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Vehicle safety record
1996 BMW 325 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 BMW 325 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (2) and the fuel system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1997 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 325 year, for its age
#202 most complained-about 1996 vehicle
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1996 BMW 325 problems
Share of all 4 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1996 BMW 325
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 BMW 325. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
What owners say
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4 complaints about the 1996 BMW 325
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Consumer says when driving vehicle the seat belt unlatches, sometimes if he taps on machanism it would release the restraint belts. *Ak
Fuel rail failed, causing fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Hood latch assembly failed while driving, hood flew up breaking the windsheild. *Ak
BMW 325: every year compared
All 325 years1996 BMW 325 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 BMW 325 | 4 | 0 | B | |
| 1996 BMW 328I | 34 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318TI | 8 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318 | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318I | 3 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 318IC | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 320 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1996 BMW 535 | 1 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1996 BMW 325
Does the 1996 BMW 325 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1996 BMW 325 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 325?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (2), fuel system (1), seats & seat belts (1).
How many complaints has the 1996 BMW 325 had?
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 5, 1996 and the latest on October 1, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1996 BMW 325 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical BMW 325 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 325 years have the most complaints?
2001 (31), 1994 (26), 1987 (16). See every BMW 325 year compared.
What should I do if my 1996 BMW 325 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data