1994 BMW 325
Only 25 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 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1994
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1994: 25 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 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
4 of 25 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Had a frontal collision, driver's air bag did not deploy, totalled vehicle. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-29
At 35MPH 12:00 position drivers side airbag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-23
Vehicle speed control
4 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing linkages.
Engine and engine cooling
4 of 25 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and radiator assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-30
Power train
3 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-06-06
Structure
3 of 25 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing support device/strut and door.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
-
R
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…
Buy-smart checklist
1994 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 94V151000 · Seat belts
FAQ
- Is the 1994 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 1994 BMW 325?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 325 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.