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Exterior lightingPart report

1993 BMW 325IS Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
25%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
92,800miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 BMW 325IS, 25% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,800 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.

“Puchased with email and verbal guarantee no problems with car. Have valid consumer complaints against same dealer with misrepresentation of veh.(s) purchased. 1: TCM light on. Veh. Will not shift. Occurred 2nd day of ownership. Dealer denies. 2: lights were non-functional upon arrival to dealer. Had detailer rewire (4 hours). Brake failure light still on computer. 3: dealer ordered and promised pass. Window motor. Replaced 2 relays while at dealer. Did not repair. Refuses to send motor for functional window. Window will not, and did not roll down even at dealers. …”

NHTSA complaint #10026054, filed 2003-07, 92,800 miles

“I have a 1993 325IS Bmw. And there are a number of problems. On rainy days I can hear water in the floor boards. The door panels are both coming ungluded and bubbling. My driver side floor mat hits the gas petal. The check coolant light on my computer is always on, the the coolant is low even after I fill it. I am afaid my car will overheat.”

NHTSA complaint #10112418, filed 2005-03

“Headlights have turned a yellow milky color. I have observed this in other cars of similar type and been told by a Bmw mechanic that this is a common occurence with the Bmw's. The interior door panel has come unglued and is bubbling. I have also been told by a Bmw mechanic and an upholstery repairman that this is a common occurence with the Bmw's. I have contacted Bmw of north america concerning both problems and been told that the dealer must make the repairs. I contacted a dealer to make the repairs and was told it was not their problem.”

NHTSA complaint #716466, filed 1999-12

Related recalls

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1993425%

Other parts of the 1993 BMW 325IS

Engine cooling
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 325IS

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.

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