1985 BMW 325
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 5
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 31 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing delivery.
Show complaint excerpts
Car was totally destroyed by fire, due to fuel line, smelled fuel before fire. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-08
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first
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1987-02-19Steering86V138000 The two parts of the steering column disengagement element could completely disconnect if the car contacts an object in the roadway or elsewhere of sufficient mass to apply a…
Remedy: Bolt two specially formed plates to the disengagement element so that steering capability will be retained.
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1988-08-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-12-23 Brake light switch failure
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1988-12-23Engineering analysisClosed 1989-07-26 Brake light switch
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1989-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-12 Brakes drag & fail
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1989-10-12Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-30 Mstr cyl fails to release
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1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-03-30 Heater core failure
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1993-06-04Visibility93V015000 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…
Buy-smart checklist
1985 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 86V138000 · Steering
- Recall 93V015000 · Visibility
FAQ
- Is the 1985 BMW 325 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1985 BMW 325?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1985 BMW 325 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.