Electrical systemPart report
1987 BMW 325 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 BMW 325, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 3 | 33% |
| 2002 | 6 | 23% |
| 2001 | 2 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
| 1987 | 3 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1987 BMW 325
Engine cooling
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 BMW 325
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology