MYRModel Year Report

1996 BMW 325

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1996 BMW 325
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:44:54.061Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 325 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1996 highlighted. 1984: 3 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 9 complaints 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 11 complaints 1990: 6 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 23 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 25 complaints 1995: 23 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaints 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 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012
1996: 4 complaints
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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 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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970716

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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961105

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, 19970325

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1996 BMW 325 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.