1992 BMW 325IA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 BMW 325IA
The 1992 BMW 325IA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1992 BMW 325IA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1992 BMW 325IA, potentially affecting up to 340,000 vehicles.
Recall 98V178000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
| 340,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 BMW 325IA
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 BMW 325IA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER STATES THE EXHAUST IS NOISY, MUFFLER REPLACED. *TT
DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL. *TT
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS STEERING WHEEL PLAY, POSSIBLY DUE TO A FAULTY RACK AND PINION. *TT
STEERNG PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT; AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AND TIRES WERE REPLACED. *TT
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE CAR WASH, VEHICLE WOULD NOT START DUE TO WATER GOING INTO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM CAUSING FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1992 BMW 325IA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 BMW 325IA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 BMW 325IA
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 BMW 325IA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 325IA
- 1989 BMW 325IA — 1 complaint
- 1990 BMW 325IA — 1 complaint
- 1992 BMW 325IA (current)
- 1993 BMW 325IA — 1 complaint
- 1994 BMW 325IA — 1 complaint
- 1995 BMW 325IA — 0 complaints