1992 BMW 325I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%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 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 BMW 325I, 8% of the 40 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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 vehicle was parked, a fire started inside of vehicle. Local fire department arrived, extinguished the fire, and informed consumer that fire may have started under the dash.*akafter forensic study, it was determined that the fire was cuased by fuel seepage as a result of fuel lines hardening and leaking. There is a recall related to the incident for Bmw's 525i and other makes.”
NHTSA complaint #8005128, filed 2002-03“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“Consumer stated there was a clutch problem in which the dealer replaced the pressure plate and t bearing, later, the throw out bearing, friction plate, yolk arm and pivot pin were replaced due to clutch vibration, the universal joint also failed.”
NHTSA complaint #566932, filed 2002-08Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 18% |
| 1993 | 2 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1992 BMW 325I
14 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsAir bags
2 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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