1993 BMW 325

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1993 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-11-01T17:02:27.798Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

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 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 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 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 1994: 25 complaints 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 1993: 8 complaints 1993 8 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

1993: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

3 of 8 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The vehicle was in a severe frontal collision which involved a roll over and the airbag did not deploy.please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-07-01

Vehicle was in a front-end collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-04-25

Fuel system, gasoline

3 of 8 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Visibility

2 of 8 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield and sun/moon roof assembly.

Structure

2 of 8 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and door.

Service brakes

1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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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.

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    1994-12-02Seat belts94V151000 In a FMVSS No. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also…

    Remedy: On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing…

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

Buy-smart checklist

1993 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V015000 · Visibility
  • Recall 94V066000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 94V151000 · Seat belts

FAQ

Is the 1993 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 1993 BMW 325?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 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.