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1993 BMW 325 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1993 BMW 325, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recalls
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owner complaints to NHTSA
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complaints citing a crash / fire

3 safety recalls for the 1993 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. 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…

  2. 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.

  3. 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…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 BMW 325 have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“325is - two rear subframe mounts have completely broken. There is no evidence of abuse/accident. Repair estimates have been written in the $2500-$4000 range. After researching the matter i've found th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 18, 1998 · Structure

“Recalls # 94v15100 and 96v11100; never received notice from manufacturer about either recall, and no response, just a referral to dealership. *ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 6, 1997 · Fuel system, gasoline

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 1993 BMW 325

How do I know if my 1993 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 1993 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 93V015000).

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.