BMW 325Model year report

1994 BMW 325 Problems

Complaints: 25filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 100,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 1campaigns 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 1994 BMW 325 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 325. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (16% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and vehicle speed control (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Steering (1), Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Vehicle took off by itself and the airbag's did not deploy upon impact.vehicle was totaled.manufacturer has been notified. Owner states that there is a safety notice campaign.”

NHTSA complaint #816542, filed 1997-09

Engine cooling: “The vehicle's engine failed at 80,000 miles. The consumer was told that his engine was not repairable because it would not hold oil . The engine had been well maintained. The consumer was also informed that a new water pump was needed.”

NHTSA complaint #10101132, filed 2005-01, 80,000 miles

Body and structure: “All four doors and driver seat rattle constantly. After numerous visits to the dealer, the Bmw area rep finally ordered that tape be placed around the doors. This took 4 years to achieve and cured the door rattles for one day, upon which they returned. By the time the area rep returned, the car was out of warranty. I had to move away for a job change. The next step would have been to replace rubber door seals. The dealer also damaged the driver seat, causing it to rattle and squeak, the first visit to repair the door problem. Neither the door or seat rattles have been fixed to this day.”

NHTSA complaint #735419, filed 2000-10

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 120,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 100,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

94V151000Aug 10, 1994
Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Covers: BMW 325 1993–1994, M3 1995
In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 g's, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 g's. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was…

Recall details for the 1994 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 1994 BMW 325 have?

NHTSA recorded 25 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 325 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1994 BMW 325 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (16% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.

Has the 1994 BMW 325 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1994 BMW 325 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 120,000 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 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.