1996 BMW 325 Problems: 4 Complaints, 0 Recalls

The worst 1996 BMW 325 problems

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

Body
1
Fuel system
1
Locks
1
Seat belts
1

Problems by type

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Body
1
Fuel system
1
Locks
1
Seat belts
1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 1996 BMW 325 8

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.
Apr 1, 1997 Service bulletinReplacement of instrument cluster. tw
Jan 1, 1997 Service bulletinCoolant hose rubbing. tw
Jan 1, 1997 Service bulletinCentral locking switch - certain central locking switches may be overly sensitive to vibration, such as...
Dec 1, 1996 Service bulletinChild airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. tw
Nov 1, 1996 Service bulletinTransmission control module fault code 40. tw
Nov 1, 1996 Service bulletinWind noise diagnostics. tw
Oct 1, 1996 Service bulletinWhining noise during cd operation. tw

What 1996 BMW 325 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 1, 1997 · Body · CA

Convertible top failed.

Filed Jul 16, 1997 · Seat belts · AZ

Consumer says when driving vehicle the seat belt unlatches, sometimes if he taps on machanism it would release the restraint belts.

Filed Jan 28, 1997 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel rail failed, causing fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Filed Nov 5, 1996 · Locks · NJ

Hood latch assembly failed while driving, hood flew up breaking the windsheild.

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Questions about the 1996 BMW 325

Is the 1996 BMW 325 reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1996 BMW 325, fewer than a typical 325 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1996 BMW 325?

Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the 1996 BMW 325 have?

No recalls on record.

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1996 BMW 325 problems