1989 BMW 325I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 242,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 1989 BMW 325I, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 242,000 miles.
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.
“Engine temperature gauge, tachometer, mpg gauge batteries on si board failed causing engine temperature gauge, tachometer, mpg gauge to stop working. Severe engine damage could result from not knowing engine temp.”
NHTSA complaint #10042963, filed 2003-10, 242,000 milesRelated 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 | 85 | 17% |
| 2005 | 11 | 15% |
| 2004 | 21 | 14% |
| 2003 | 43 | 22% |
| 2002 | 21 | 13% |
| 2001 | 18 | 12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 24% |
| 1993 | 4 | 19% |
| 1992 | 5 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
| 1989 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1989 BMW 325I
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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