MYRModel Year Report

1992 BMW 325

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1992 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:59:32.210Z

Only 23 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 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
23

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 23 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 23 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 9 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 23 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1994 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 4 complaints 1998 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2002: 26 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012

1992: 23 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19843
19851
19869
198715
19887
198911
19906
19916
199223
19938
199425
199523
19964
19971
19984
19992
20000
200131
200226
20039
20068
20070
20081
20090
20100
20110
20120

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

4 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury. Attorney for client.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-13

During accident air bag did not deploy on drivers side. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-01-27

Visibility

3 of 23 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and heater core.

Power train

3 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1992 BMW 325. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to backfire and lose power. The mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle would also hesitate and shake when it was initially started.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-11-26

Engine and engine cooling

3 of 23 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.

Service brakes

2 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-03-30 Heater core failure
  2. R
    1992-12-30Seats92V055000 The vehicle failed to comply with FMVSS 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal…

    Remedy: Install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. In a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in…

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  3. R
    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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  4. R
    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.

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  5. I
    1995-03-31Engineering analysisClosed 1996-07-15 Air bag wiring failure

Buy-smart checklist

1992 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V055000 · Seats
  • Recall 93V015000 · Visibility
  • Recall 94V066000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 BMW 325?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 325 have?
3 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.