1994 BMW 325I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 BMW 325I, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 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.
“When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The consumer informed the dealer about this issue, however the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The rear brake light bulbs burned out.”
NHTSA complaint #10080258, filed 2004-08, 30,000 miles“Consumer is unable to open left rear door from both inside and outside. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. Consumer stated the brake light switch was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8012570, filed 2002-06Related recalls
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.Covers: BMW 325I 1992–1994, 525I 1990–1994, 735I 1990–1992 +11 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 25% |
| 2004 | 44 | 30% |
| 2003 | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 | 44 | 27% |
| 2001 | 23 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 12% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 325I
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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