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1992-1995 · 4 model years
BMW 325IS Problems by year
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the BMW 325IS across 4 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 1994 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (10). The most reported problem area is the airbags, followed by the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
325IS complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 325IS problems
BMW 325IS recalls 4
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...
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Latest 325IS complaints
Outside door handles on both doors became inoperablewithin a month of each other also trunk latch broke due to the way it is attatched to trunk lid ie two screws thru sheet metal, sheet metal broke around both screws
Owner of a 1994 325is. Was driving on highway and transmission suddenly died down (slipped out of gear) almost causing the vehicles behind to almost crash into me. In illinois. Called the national bmw customer center and they say they have no active recall despite numerous complaint of incidents with the transmission of 325 I in the consumer reports site. This vehicle has been well kept and maintained please look into this, someone can get killed. *Tr
I am a member of the bmwcca and a bmw automtive enthusiast. I have notice for many years the occurannce of a common failure in e36 and e46 body styles - for all years of production. The rear subframe is attached at four mounting locations to the unibody. The unibody is not reinforced at the attachment points. Failures have occured where the unibody sheet metal cracks and in many cases the rear subframe is ripped from the car. In germany, bmw has recognized this problem and has issued a recall to reinforce the...
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subframe attachment points. I feel it is time that bmw takes ownership of this problem in the usa. Please help. This problem will worsen as these cars age and will eventaully cause fatalities. Please contact me for more details - I can provide numerous photos form club members. Thank you in advance. [[redacted]] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
Ltr re a defective hood latch on a 1994 bmw 325is, requesting a defect investigation. While driving, the hood latch disengaged and cause the hood to open. *Jb
After taking vehicle through a carwash engine hydrolocked and caused fuel to inject into engine. Dealer said engine has to be replaced.*Ak consumer states dme shorted out causing it to hydrolock and causing engine and fuel components to be damaged internally. *Slc
While driving engine overheated. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and technician told consumer that was caused by the heating core.*Ak
Questions about the BMW 325IS
Which BMW 325IS years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1994 (10). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1994 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which BMW 325IS years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 325IS years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common BMW 325IS problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (2), body, doors & structure (2), electrical system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 325IS have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all BMW 325IS model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data