MYRModel Year Report

BMW 325I — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

1 model year to avoid, 1 to watch and 3 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid1 year

Caution1 year

Best bets3 years

Complaint history

1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 31 complaints, Recommended 1997 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2000: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 162 complaints, Recommended 2003: 199 complaints, Caution 2004: 147 complaints, Recommended 2005: 71 complaints, Recommended 2006: 515 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 515
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 31 complaints, Recommended 1995 1997 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 162 complaints, Recommended 2003: 199 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 147 complaints, Recommended 2005: 71 complaints, Recommended 2006: 515 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 515
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 41 complaints, Recommended 1993: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 17 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 31 complaints, Recommended 1995 1997 1999: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999 2000: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 162 complaints, Recommended 2003: 199 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 147 complaints, Recommended 2005: 71 complaints, Recommended 2006: 515 complaints, Avoid 2006 2007: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2008: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011 2012: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2006 · 515
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2012 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ■ Avoid 515 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2005 ▲ Recommended 71 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 147 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ◆ Caution 199 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 162 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 151 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996–1998 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1995 ▲ Recommended 31 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ○ Not enough data 17 Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

23

recalls on file across every BMW 325I model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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