1989 BMW 325
Only 11 complaints 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 11 complaints
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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 11 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Show complaint excerpts
Anti lock brake system sometime grabs and other times shoot forward. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-06
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Throttle on vehicle stuck open causing an accident. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-20
Visibility
4 of 11 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing heater core and power window devices and controls.
Service brakes
1 of 11 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
1 of 11 total reports mentions: seats.
Seat belts
1 of 11 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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…
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1994-06-25Fuel system, gasoline94V066000 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…
Remedy: A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Buy-smart checklist
1989 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 93V015000 · Visibility
- Recall 94V066000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 1989 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 1989 BMW 325?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 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.