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1992 BMW 325 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1992 BMW 325, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
23
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire

3 safety recalls for the 1992 BMW 325

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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.

23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1992 BMW 325 have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 198,880 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 6 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 BMW 325. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to backfire and lose power. The mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle would also hesitate and s”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 26, 2008 · Power train

“When shifting gears front will make a crackling noise. *ak consumer states entire back end suspension (struts left and right) holding the rear wheels, transmission differentials to the frame of the ve”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 21, 2001 · Power train

Compare BMW 325 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every BMW 325 model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1992 BMW 325

How do I know if my 1992 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 1992 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 92V055000).

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

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.