1987 BMW 325 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 BMW 325 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1987 BMW 325. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility (5) and electrical system (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 82,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the heater core and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling6 40%
- Electrical system3 20%
- Equipment2 13%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
- Seats1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While driving oil light came on after being serviced 5 days ago. Will be taking vehicle back to dealership to have mechanic check engine and electrical system for problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10042844, filed 2003-10, 82,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving coolant light came on. Hose blew off coolant reservoir. Vehicle was towed and hose was reattached. Recall (93v-015) work done on the coolant system, after the recall was done the vehicle running hotter than before.”
NHTSA complaint #869063, filed 2000-08Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 82,000 and 82,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 93V015000Feb 1, 1993Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater coreCovers: BMW 325 1984–1993, 318 1984–1985, 1991–1992, M3 1988–1991
The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
- 86V151000Nov 10, 1986Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: BMW 325 1986–1987, 735 1986–1987, 528 1986–1987 +3 more
Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.
Recall details for the 1987 BMW 325 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 325
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 136,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 9 | 70,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 26 | 55,000 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 31 | 149,500 | 2 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 25 | 100,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 23 | 198,880 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1991 | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 11 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 15 | 82,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 9 | 300,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All BMW 325 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 BMW 325 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1987 BMW 325 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 BMW 325 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (40% of the total), followed by visibility with 5.
Has the 1987 BMW 325 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1987 BMW 325 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 82,000 miles and the middle half falls between 82,000 and 82,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.