1989 BMW 325 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 45%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1989 BMW 325, 45% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving vehicle and pulling into a parking space at 5 MPH suddenly vehicle took off, then vehicle came to a stop after hitting a curve; had foot on brakes at the time. Vehicle did not stop. Took to dealer & was informed vehicle did not have surging problem.”
NHTSA complaint #812194, filed 1997-05“Consumer placed the vehicle from park to reverse and the vehicle accelerated in reverse, causing the consumer to have an accident. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the cause. Dealer stated the floor mat may have been the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #814205, filed 1997-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1989 BMW 325
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 BMW 325
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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