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1993 BMW 325I Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1993 BMW 325I, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
21
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1993 BMW 325I

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

  1. Cooling system (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 98V178000 Reported 340,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to,…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

  2. Vehicle speed control

    NHTSA 97V131000 Reported 410,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case,…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.

  3. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 96V111000 Reported 180,000 vehicles potentially affected BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

    The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1993 BMW 325I have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 155,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the vehicle was overheating, the antifreeze was leaking and the radiator fan was inoperable. In addition, the reservoir for the radiator w”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2011 · Engine and engine cooling

“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 BMW 325i. The contact stated that the air conditioning system stopped working and the temperature would not maintain accurate temperatures. Later, the heating unit failed as”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 21, 2009 · Equipment

Compare BMW 325I model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 BMW 325I05
1988 BMW 325I05
1989 BMW 325I08
1990 BMW 325I05
1991 BMW 325I04
1992 BMW 325I440
1993 BMW 325I321
1994 BMW 325I317
1995 BMW 325I231
1999 BMW 325I10
2000 BMW 325I21
2001 BMW 325I6151
2002 BMW 325I6162
2003 BMW 325I7199
2004 BMW 325I4147
2005 BMW 325I471
2006 BMW 325I7515
2007 BMW 325I31
2008 BMW 325I31
2009 BMW 325I30
2010 BMW 325I30
2011 BMW 325I31
2012 BMW 325I01

Checking a specific 1993 BMW 325I

How do I know if my 1993 BMW 325I 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 325I; 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 96V111000).

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.