BMW 325IC Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW 325IC (1994–1994) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (1 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 325IC model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system1 20%
- Exterior lighting1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Air bags1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “Brake warning light on instrument panel remains on and will not shut off. Dealership has examined vehicle and determined that onboard computer is causing this problem. This vehicle was not affected by recall 96v111000. Please provide any additional information / attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #896135, filed 2001-09Other BMW models
3,165 complaintsBMW 328I
2,576 complaintsBMW X3
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1,377 complaintsBMW Z4
1,271 complaintsBMW 3 Series
832 complaintsBMW 528I
830 complaintsBMW 330I
813 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology