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BMW 325 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls and 223 owner complaints across 27 model years of the BMW 325 (1984–2012). The most-complained-about year is 2001.

11
safety recalls, all years
223
owner complaints, all years
1986
year with most recalls
2001
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW 325 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 BMW 32510
2011 BMW 32510
2010 BMW 32510
2009 BMW 32510
2008 BMW 32511
2007 BMW 32510
2006 BMW 32518
2003 BMW 32509
2002 BMW 325226
2001 BMW 325231
2000 BMW 32520
1999 BMW 32502
1998 BMW 32504
1997 BMW 32501
1996 BMW 32504
1995 BMW 325023
1994 BMW 325125
1993 BMW 32538
1992 BMW 325323
1991 BMW 32536
1990 BMW 32526
1989 BMW 325211
1988 BMW 32527
1987 BMW 325215
1986 BMW 32539
1985 BMW 32521
1984 BMW 32513

What BMW 325 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 223 complaints with NHTSA. The 2001 model year has the most, with 31.

All BMW 325 recalls (11)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW 325, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V698000 Reported 3,924 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 17V047000 Reported 230,117 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002

  3. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V071000 Reported 840,000 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive,…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service…

    Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  4. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 94V151000 Reported 57,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    In a FMVSS no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not…

    Remedy: On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be…

    Model years: 1993, 1994

  5. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V066000 Reported 116,300 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.

    Remedy: A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

  6. Heater core (visibility)

    NHTSA 93V015000 Reported 375,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater…

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993

  7. Switch/wiring (visibility)

    NHTSA 92V140000 Reported 2,942 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The screw that secures the wiper switch at one location and which also provides a ground for the wiper circuit, loosens as the switch is operated over a long period of time. As the screw continues to loosen the ground for the wiper circuit is intermittently or completely lost.

    Remedy: Relocate the wiper switch ground wire attachment on the steering column.

    Model years: 1991

  8. Seats

    NHTSA 92V055000 Reported 22,416 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The vehicle failed to comply with FMVSS 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.

    Remedy: Install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. In a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in seat height.

    Model years: 1992

  9. Cables (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 88V031000 Reported 1,256 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The oil dipstick tube attaching bracket may have been bent during production or scheduled maintenance, reducing the clearance between the dipstick ring and the throttle bellcrank lever.

    Remedy: Requires the cutting off the outboard end of the throttle bellcrank lever to provide necessary clearance.

    Model years: 1988

  10. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V151000 Reported 97,300 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

    Remedy: Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  11. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 86V138000 Reported 120,261 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a significant force directly to the steering gearbox. Consequence of defect: steering control would be lost.

    Remedy: Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.

    Model years: 1985, 1986

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.