The light bulbs for brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights spontaneously stop working for unexplained reasons and then start working again. The right turn signal will flash only when headlights are off, but as soon as head lights are on, it just stays lit with no flash. The bulbs are all correct and not burned and this happens very sporadically. *Nm
Vehicle safety record
1986 BMW 325E Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1986 BMW 325E with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1985 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 BMW 325E problems
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No recalls for the 1986 BMW 325E
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 BMW 325E. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 1986 BMW 325E
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
BMW 325E: every year compared
All 325E years1986 BMW 325E vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 BMW 325E | 2 | 0 | - | |
| 1986 BMW 325 | 9 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1986 BMW 535I | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1986 BMW 735 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1986 BMW 528 | 1 | 1 | B | Compare |
| 1986 BMW 3 Series | 1 | 0 | A | 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 1986 BMW 325E
Does the 1986 BMW 325E have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1986 BMW 325E 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 1986 BMW 325E?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 BMW 325E had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 30, 2002 and the latest on December 31, 2006. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Which BMW 325E years have the most complaints?
1985 (3), 1986 (2). See every BMW 325E year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 BMW 325E 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