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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1993 BMW 325I Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 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 visibility of the 1993 BMW 325I, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year.

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; dealer replaced radiator cap for the recall. However, heater core still leaks coolant, causing smell and fogging up of the windows which could cause visual difficulty, and result in a crash. Owner is also concerned that the coolant could spill into passenger compartment front foot area. Manufacturer is not willing to replace the heater core.”

NHTSA complaint #857477, filed 2000-02

“Vehicle's sun roof entire assembly came off while driving at 70 MPH. Dealer contacted and unaware of the problem. No warranty, and cannot remedy the problem, second problem after prior repair work done two brackets stripped from the sun roof.”

NHTSA complaint #828718, filed 1998-10

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200671%
200534%
2004107%
200363%
20021710%
2001139%
199513%
199416%
1993210%
1992513%
1989113%
1988120%
1987120%

Other parts of the 1993 BMW 325I

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 325I

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology