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
Electrical system
BMW 325IS Electrical problems by year
2 complaints filed with NHTSA about the BMW 325IS's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
| Year | Electrical complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latest 325IS electrical complaints
I am told that this is an ongoing problem for 3 series bmws where the water backs up under the windshield and it gets into the electronic computer and shorts it out.
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