1992 BMW 325 Problems
- Complaints
- 23filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 198,880miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns 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 1992 BMW 325 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1992 BMW 325. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling (3) and transmission and drivetrain (3). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 198,880 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
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.
- Air bags4 17%
- Engine cooling3 13%
- Brakes2 8.7%
- Electrical system2 8.7%
- Fuel system2 8.7%
- Seats2 8.7%
- Exterior lighting1 4.3%
- Steering1 4.3%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 1992 Bmw 325. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to backfire and lose power. The mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle would also hesitate and shake when it was initially started. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 206,000 and failure mileage was 198,880.”
NHTSA complaint #10249961, filed 2008-11, 198,880 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Consumer contacted manufacturer in reference to recall number 98v178000, consumer noted there was no dealer within a 500 mile radius. Manufacturer will not send another dealer parts to correct the problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #842587, filed 1999-07Mileage 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 198,880 and 198,880 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
- 94V066000Apr 11, 1994Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: BMW 325 1989–1993, 525 1989–1993, 318 1989–1993 +2 more
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.
- 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.
- 92V055000Apr 14, 1992SeatsCovers: BMW 325 1992
The vehicle failed to comply with fmvss 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 g's in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.
Recall details for the 1992 BMW 325 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
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 1992 BMW 325 have?
NHTSA recorded 23 consumer complaints for the 1992 BMW 325 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 BMW 325 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 3.
Has the 1992 BMW 325 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 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 1992 BMW 325 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 198,880 miles and the middle half falls between 198,880 and 198,880 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 27, 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.