1994 BMW 325IS Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 203,907miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 BMW 325IS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 325IS. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 203,907 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 20%
- Electrical system2 20%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Body and structure1 10%
- Suspension1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “After taking vehicle through a carwash engine hydrolocked and caused fuel to inject into engine. Dealer said engine has to be replaced. Consumer states dme shorted out causing it to hydrolock and causing engine and fuel components to be damaged internally.”
NHTSA complaint #893434, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: “Owner of a 1994 325IS. Was driving on highway and transmission suddenly died down (slipped out of gear) almost causing the vehicles behind to almost crash into me. In illinois. Called the national Bmw customer center and they say they have no active recall despite numerous complaint of incidents with the transmission of 325 I in the consumer reports site. This vehicle has been well kept and maintained please look into this, someone can get killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10422665, filed 2011-08, 135,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 135,000 and 272,814 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Engine and engine cooling › Cooling systemCovers: BMW 325IS 1992–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical…
- 97V131000Aug 19, 1997Vehicle speed controlCovers: BMW 325IS 1992–1995, 525I 1989–1995, 318I 1992–1997 +12 more
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing…
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: BMW 325IS 1992–1994, 525I 1990–1994, 325I 1992–1994 +11 more
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
Recall details for the 1994 BMW 325IS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 325IS
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 180,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 10 | 203,907 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1993 | 16 | 116,314 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | 178,500 | 4 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 BMW 325IS have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 325IS as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 BMW 325IS is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1994 BMW 325IS been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1994 BMW 325IS reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 203,907 miles and the middle half falls between 135,000 and 272,814 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.