1996 BMW 325
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Structure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing roof and pillars.
Seat belts
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.
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Consumer says when driving vehicle the seat belt unlatches, sometimes if he taps on machanism it would release the restraint belts.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-07-16
Latches/locks/linkages
1 of 4 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.
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Hood latch assembly failed while driving, hood flew up breaking the windsheild.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-05
Fuel system, gasoline
1 of 4 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing storage.
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Fuel rail failed, causing fuel leak in the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25
Equipment
1 of 4 total reports mentions: equipment, most commonly citing radio/tape deck/cd etc..
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
- Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 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 1996 BMW 325?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 325 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.