1991 BMW 325 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 BMW 325
The 1991 BMW 325 has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1991 BMW 325
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1991 BMW 325, potentially affecting up to 494,242 vehicles.
Recall 94V066000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 116,300 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 93V015000 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
| 375,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 92V140000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| 2,942 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1991 BMW 325
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 BMW 325. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Members | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE WAS IN USE WHEN DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT POPPED OUT OF BUCKLE AND WOULD NOT GO BACK IN, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FIRE.
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. *AK
FRONT WHEEL BROKE THROUGH THE FLOOR BOARD. CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. *AK
BACK WINDOW LOOKS LIKE IT IS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Safety Rating for the 1991 BMW 325
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 BMW 325 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 BMW 325
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1991 BMW 325. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
514191(3431) — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VARIOUS MALFUNCTIONS OF THE "ONE TOUCH" WINDOW OPERATION. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 BMW 325
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 325
- 1986 BMW 325 — 11 complaints
- 1987 BMW 325 — 30 complaints
- 1988 BMW 325 — 9 complaints
- 1989 BMW 325 — 13 complaints
- 1990 BMW 325 — 10 complaints
- 1991 BMW 325 (current)
- 1992 BMW 325 — 25 complaints
- 1993 BMW 325 — 13 complaints
- 1994 BMW 325 — 30 complaints
- 1995 BMW 325 — 29 complaints
- 1996 BMW 325 — 5 complaints