1991 BMW 325 Problems: 6 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1991 BMW 325 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Engine
2
Airbags
1
Body
1
Seat belts
1
Visibility
1

Problems by type

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Engine
2
Airbags
1
Body
1
Seat belts
1
Visibility
1

Recalls 3

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported April 11, 1994 · 116,300 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
Risk: Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.

Recall number 94V066000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater coreReported February 1, 1993 · 375,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
Risk: Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
Remedy: Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. Also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

Recall number 93V015000 · Recall details

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiringReported September 29, 1992 · 2,942 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The screw that secures the wiper switch at one location and which also provides a ground for the wiper circuit, loosens as the switch is operated over a long period of time. As the screw continues to loosen the ground for the wiper circuit is intermittently or completely lost.
Risk: The intermittent or complete loss of the wiper circuitground causes the wipers to operate erratically or not at all, resulting inreduced visibility for the driver in inclement weather conditions.
Remedy: Relocate the wiper switch ground wire attachment on the steering column.

Recall number 92V140000 · Recall details

See all 3 recalls for the 1991 BMW 325

Defect investigations

Air bag wiring failureOpened March 31, 1995, closed July 15, 1996

There is no summary currently available

EA95013

Heater core failureOpened June 2, 1992, closed March 30, 1993

There is no summary currently available

EA92017

Technical service bulletins for the 1991 BMW 325 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jan 16, 2024 Service bulletinThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Oct 1, 1996 Service bulletinRecall 96V110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact...
Oct 1, 1996 Service bulletinRecall 96V111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch
Jan 1, 1995 Service bulletinEngine will not start
Jan 1, 1993 Service bulletinVarious malfunctions of the "one touch" window operation

What 1991 BMW 325 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 2, 1999 · Seat belts · NJ

Vehicle was in use when driver's side seat belt popped out of buckle and would not go back in, causing loss of protection.

Filed Apr 12, 1999 · Engine · NC · fire

Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire.

Filed Jul 2, 1998 · Engine · FL

Consumer was driving on the street at 25 MPH under normal road conditions when suddenly heard a loud cracking sound and engine stopped running. Dealer was not notified.

Filed Apr 4, 1996 · Body · MD · crash · 1 injury

Front wheel broke through the floor board. Cruise control would not disengage.

Filed Jan 2, 1996 · Visibility · CA

Back window looks like it is completely shattered. Please describe details. Tt

Filed Nov 28, 1995 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

Driver's side air bag did not deploy at 50 MPH when rear ended. Please describe. Tt

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Questions about the 1991 BMW 325

Is the 1991 BMW 325 reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1991 BMW 325, fewer than a typical 325 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1991 BMW 325?

Engine and cooling, with 2 complaints. Next is airbags (1).

How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 325 have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and visibility.

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