1991 BMW 325 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1991 BMW 325, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 1991 BMW 325
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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.
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Heater core (visibility)
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…
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Switch/wiring (visibility)
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.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1991 BMW 325 have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was in use when driver's side seat belt popped out of buckle and would not go back in, causing loss of protection. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 1999 · Seat belts
“Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 12, 1999 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare BMW 325 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 325 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 BMW 325 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 BMW 325 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 BMW 325 | 3 | 9 |
| 1987 BMW 325 | 2 | 15 |
| 1988 BMW 325 | 2 | 7 |
| 1989 BMW 325 | 2 | 11 |
| 1990 BMW 325 | 2 | 6 |
| 1991 BMW 325 | 3 | 6 |
| 1992 BMW 325 | 3 | 23 |
| 1993 BMW 325 | 3 | 8 |
| 1994 BMW 325 | 1 | 25 |
| 1995 BMW 325 | 0 | 23 |
| 1996 BMW 325 | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 BMW 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 BMW 325 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 BMW 325 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 BMW 325 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 325 | 2 | 31 |
| 2002 BMW 325 | 2 | 26 |
| 2003 BMW 325 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 BMW 325 | 1 | 8 |
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 BMW 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 BMW 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 BMW 325 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1991 BMW 325
How do I know if my 1991 BMW 325 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1991 BMW 325; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised BMW dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 92V140000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other BMW models
- X53,154 complaints
- 328I2,578 complaints
- X32,004 complaints
- 325I1,386 complaints
- Z41,281 complaints
- 3 Series843 complaints
- 528I835 complaints
- 330I815 complaints
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.