1994 BMW 325 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 BMW 325 recalls

Most common 1994 BMW 325 problems

Problem areas named in the 25 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	5
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Structure	3
Power Train	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Seats	2
Seat Belts	1
Visibility	1
Suspension	1

What owners report

2011-06-06, Power Train
CAR LOST POWER DUE TO PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION. CAR HAS 120,000 MILES AND NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ALSO REQUIRED AT 55,000 IN 2000. BMW 3 SERIES TRANSMISSIONS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF TRANSMISSIONS SUDDENLY FAILING IN 3 SERIES. *TR

2004-11-30, Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE FAILED AT 80,000 MILES. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT HIS ENGINE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT HOLD OIL . *TC THE ENGINE HAD BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT A NEW WATER PUMP WAS NEEDED. *SC *JB

2002-08-01, Tires
TIRE AT APPROXIMATELY 60 % TREAD REMAINING ON TIRE, THE TREAD PEALED OFF THE CASING AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO UNDER FENDER AND TO RIM OF CAR WHEN TIRE BLEW AND RAN ON RIM OFF ROAD-NO PERSONAL INJURIES. *AK

2001-06-28, Exterior Lighting
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPAIRED ONCE UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LIGHT COMING ON THAT SAID CHECK BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT. CONSUMER STATED THIS LIGHT CONSTANTLY CAME ON. *AK CONSUMER FEELS THE BRAKE SWITCH IS ALSO FAULTY, HOWEVER DEALER WILL NOT REPLACE IT. *SLC

2001-06-06, Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT FAILED. AIRBAG WON'T DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK *SLC

1994 BMW 325 questions

Does the 1994 BMW 325 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 BMW 325: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 325?

Based on 25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (5), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Vehicle Speed Control (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.