1991 BMW 325I
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
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Complaints per year
1991: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 4 |
| 1992 | 41 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 151 |
| 2002 | 162 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 147 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2006 | 515 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 4 total reports mentions: tires.
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Dt: the tires only have 50 to 60 miles on them, two blow outs. The manufacturer/dealer said this was caused by road hazard. While driving on the freeway at speeds of 60 MPH the right rear tire and the drivers side front tire blew. Out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-27
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Vehicle surged forward immedialtely upon engagement into forward gear and could not be stopped before hitting concrete platform.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-05
Air bags
1 of 4 total reports mentions: air bags.
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While sitting at a traffic light the air bag exploded. Loud explosion and a puff of white smoky powder filled the car cabin. If I were driving, there would have been an accident as my visibility was zero.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-23
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1991 BMW 325I — pre-purchase inspection
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- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1991 BMW 325I 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 1991 BMW 325I?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 325I 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.