1986 BMW 325 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

3 safety recalls on file

The 1986 BMW 325 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).

3Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 325?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1986 BMW 325 recalls

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core

Recall 93V015Feb 1, 1993375,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 86V151Nov 10, 198697,300 vehicles affected

Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

Recall 86V138Oct 20, 1986120,261 vehicles affected

Most common 1986 BMW 325 problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Visibility3
Equipment2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Seat Belts1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Engine1

What owners report

2017-07-19, Engine
MY 1986 325ES BMW OVER HEAT. CHANGE THE FLUIDS, PERFORM SEVERAL CHECKS AND IT IS STILL OVER HEATING. HAS THERE BEEN ANY RECALL ON THE HEATING OR COOLING SYSTEM.
2007-06-22, Engine And Engine Cooling
CAR HAS OVERHEATED SINCE 2000. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY KEEP TELLING ME THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY 86 BMW 325 BUT I JUST LOOKED UP RECALLS AND SAW WERE OVERHEATING WAS A PROBLEM FOR THIS YEAR MODEL CAR. *TR
2006-04-26, Latches/Locks/Linkages
DEFECT IN ELECTRONIC LOCKING DEVICE. UNABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER DOORS (FRONT AND BACK), EITHER MANUALLY (FROM INSIDE) OR WITH KEY (FROM OUTSIDE). HAVE SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE PARTS REPAIRED OR REPLACED. *JB
2002-10-16, Visibility
CONSUMER STATES THAT DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THEY DON'T KNOW IF THEY CAN DO CONSUMERS RECALL FOR FREE. MR
2000-08-23, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSTANT HEATING PROBLEM, ON AND OFF AT TIMES, ENGINE GOT HOT AND ROD STARTED KNOCKING NHTSA ID # 93V01500,# 86V151000. . *AK

1986 BMW 325 questions

Does the 1986 BMW 325 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1986 BMW 325: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 BMW 325?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Equipment (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1986 BMW 325 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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