1995 BMW 325
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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 23 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
7 of 23 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AIRBAG DURING ACCIDENT. *AW
NHTSA ODI report, 19950921
WAS HIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950829
RE: RECALL CAMPAIGN NO 14V-428 I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM BMW IN SEPT 2014 REGARDING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL BMW DEALER A DOZEN TIMES IN THE PAST 5 MONTHS BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20150216
4 of 23 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
CONSUMER'S WIFE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE CAR WASH. WHEN THE JOB WAS DONE SHE ENTERED THE VEHICLE, PUT IT IN DRIVE, AND WITHOUT PLACING FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF, RIGHT OUT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20040504
4 of 23 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars and body.
4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
2 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
1995 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (4 reports on file for this year).
FAQ
Is the 1995 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 1995 BMW 325?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 325 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.