1994 BMW 325I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 BMW 325I, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The problem deals specifically with the location of the supply hose (part of the engine cooling system) from the reservoir tank to the radiator. The first time this problem happened was on the date of this report. It was taken back to the dealer and repaired under factory warranty. The second time it happened was about a year ago. The supply hose is located right under the fan shroud. It is held up by 2 clamps that are molded onto the fan shroud. This whole assembly (shroud and clamps) appear to me to be a plastic material. …”
NHTSA complaint #719024, filed 2000-02Related recalls
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in…Covers: BMW 325I 1992–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 6% |
| 2001 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 3 | 10% |
| 1994 | 4 | 24% |
| 1993 | 5 | 24% |
| 1992 | 14 | 35% |
| 1989 | 2 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 20% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 325I
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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