Brake warning light on instrument panel remains on and will not shut off. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that onboard computer is causing this problem. This vehicle was not affected by recall 96v111000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
The worst 1994 BMW 325IC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Lights1
Recalls 3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- Risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- Risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall number 97V131000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 96V111000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 BMW 325IC 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1994 BMW 325IC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving at approximately 30 MPH consumer's son broadsided another vehicle that ran a red light. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. No determination has been made for failure of air bags. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Failure of recall (98v‑178) prior to recall notice causing extensive damage to engine cooling system. Mjs
I will take the car to the dealer and inform you what was done.
While driving the vehicle the battery exploded. Dealer said that this was a normal occurrence in the bmw vehicles.
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Questions about the 1994 BMW 325IC
Is the 1994 BMW 325IC reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1994 BMW 325IC, 2.5 times a typical 325IC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 BMW 325IC?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 325IC have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and exterior lighting.
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