- The problem
- 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 the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Engine & cooling
1995 BMW 325I Engine problems
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1995 BMW 325I's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 12% of all its complaints, most recently on June 17, 2015. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1995 BMW 325I
Engine complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 325i. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge needle went to the hot position without warning. The contact pulled over and observed that the radiator was steaming. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the radiator reservoir and the temperature sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 98v178000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Cars rpm will not stay stable . Go up @down when idling. Check engine light comes on goes out when accelerating. Replace thermostat . Radiator. Fan and fuel pump prior to this due to car over heating then came failure of cracked cylinder in engine. Still no mechanic can diagnosis even with computer scope help. *Tr
Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was safety recall 98v178000 concernig engine cooling system. However , the recall did not include this vehicle due to vin. The contact's complained that they recall involved the same t failure as the contact was having with this vehicle.. The contact stated that the vehicle first overheated on 02/04/07, and this never happened before. She was driving at 55 mph and the weather was cold, but nice. Also, the contact received recall...
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97v131000 withn which she currently did not have a problem. However she would like to have that repaired as well. The contact was told in this case that the safety recall died not apply to this vehicle due to the vin either. The contact would like to have the recall repairs made under the recall. *Ak
The radiator malfunctioned about a month ago. It was fixed by an independent mechanic. Consumer noticed that this has happened to other consumers in the area. *Ak
Water pump failed at 70555 miles, thermostat at 58000 miles, aux cooling fan at 80000, and now radiator at 92k miles. All cooling system components have failed within 16 months of each other and needs to be brought to your attention for investigation. Dt
Consumer received recall 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall # same/ coolant system. Consumer took vehicle to ferma bmw on us19 in safety harbor, florida where they denied doing recall work. A mechanic looked at vehicle and engine had cracks from being overheated. Also, consumer stated that vehicle can't be moved to home driveway. *Ak
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
Vehicle has an egg smell. When the car stopped the smell is stronger. The vehicle is also losing power, rpm reads between 5 and 6, dealer contacted two times, diagnostics tests ran and cannot duplicate the problem. *Ak
BMW 325I engine complaints by year
325I engine problems, every yearSource: 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