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BMW 325IS problems by year

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the BMW 325IS since 1992, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 1993 model year has 16 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
39
Recalls
4
Worst year
1993
Model years
1992-1995

BMW 325IS years to avoid

No model year of the BMW 325IS stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW 325IS years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

BMW 325IS complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

1992199319941995

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW 325IS problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    10
  • Engine
    9
  • Transmission
    4
  • Lights
    4
  • Airbags
    4
  • Visibility
    3
  • Suspension
    3
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Locks
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Steering
    1

BMW 325IS problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
1995-5Engine21
1994-10Airbags31
1993-16Engine31
1992-8Body40

Recalls 4

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Questions about the BMW 325IS

What years of the BMW 325IS should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW 325IS has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW 325IS?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

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

Body, with 10 complaints across all years, followed by engine (9) and transmission (4).

How many recalls does the BMW 325IS have?

4 recalls between 1992 and 1995. The 1992 model year has the most, with 4.

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