1992 BMW 325I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1992 BMW 325I, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Recall 98v178000 concerning newly designed radiator cap. A recall repairshad negative consequences, oter parts malfunctioned, including water pump/theromast/gasket/o-ring, evaporator, etc, for which consumer should get reimbursted because it was caused by this defect. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #838195, filed 1999-05“While at a stop another vehicle driving at high speed hit consumer's vehicle at a frontal impact in which driver's air bag did not deploy, and did not protect occupant in this crash. No previous problems with airbag. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #877116, filed 2000-12Related recalls
- 96V110000Jul 1, 1996The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.Covers: BMW 325I 1992, 525I 1991–1992, 850I 1991–1992 +9 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 241 | 47% |
| 2005 | 33 | 46% |
| 2004 | 62 | 42% |
| 2003 | 62 | 31% |
| 2002 | 52 | 32% |
| 2001 | 46 | 30% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 2 | 12% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1992 BMW 325I
14 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 BMW 325I
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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