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. Without inspecting, a bmw service rep said a sensor had to have set the bag off. New air bag would cost $990 + the sensor replacement cost.
The worst 1991 BMW 325I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 BMW 325I 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 BMW 325I fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 17 | 15 |
What 1991 BMW 325I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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. The manufacturer said they would not replace them. They have not contacted consumer again.
Vehicle surged forward immedialtely upon engagement into forward gear and could not be stopped before hitting concrete platform.
When applying brakes, steering wheel shakes vigorously which may cause a loss of steering control and result in an accident. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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Questions about the 1991 BMW 325I
Is the 1991 BMW 325I reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1991 BMW 325I, fewer than a typical 325I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 BMW 325I?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 325I have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the BMW 325I have bad airbags?
The BMW 325I model years with the most airbags complaints are 2006 (241 complaints), 2003 (62 complaints) and 2004 (62 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 BMW 325I get?
Official estimates for the 1991 BMW 325I range from 15 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 17 highway.
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