1995 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 16, 2015 · 23 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 325 years
Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 325. That ranks 3rd out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (7 complaints, 30%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

BMW 325
Car is le.gl. Einheits-PKW (typically Stoewer). Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Springmann, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1995 BMW 325 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Vehicle Speed Control4
Structure3
Power Train2
Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags730%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic417%———
Vehicle Speed Control417%———
Structure313%———
Power Train29%———
Electrical System14%———
Engine and Engine Cooling14%———
Seat Belts14%———
Seats14%———
Steering14%———
Unknown or Other14%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1995, with 11 complaints
1995: 111995111996: 3199631997: 3199731998: 2199821999: 1199912003: 1200312004: 1200412015: 120151

n = 23 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1995 BMW 325 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW 325.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Re: recall campaign no 14v-428 i received a recall letter from bmw in sept 2014 regarding front passenger side airbag. I have contacted my local bmw dealer a dozen times in the past 5 months but they keep telling me that the part is not available. They supposedly put me on a waiting list 3 months…

Air Bags · received Feb 16, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10683704

Consumer's wife took vehicle to the car wash. When the job was done she entered the vehicle, put it in drive, and without placing foot on the accelerator the vehicle took off, right out into oncoming traffic. Consumer put foot on the brakes, but vehicle kept racing. Consumer was finally able to…

Vehicle Speed Control · received May 4, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10072091

The consumer feels the gas pedal and brake pedals are too close together. This has caused the driver to press them both at the same time which caused sudden acceleration. The consumer also feel the brake pedal height should be adjustable. *mr *nlm

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 8, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10042613

The airbag malfunctioned, warning light came on and has remained on constantly. I have spoken to several other bmw owners of this make and year model who have told me that this is a common occurrence. Apparently there is a sensor connected to the seatbelt which often goes bad, which then triggers…

Air Bags · received Jul 15, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 708645

While driving put the vehicle in second gear at 45-50 mph and engine blew out. Dealer contacted and no warranty, consumer must remedy the problem at own expense. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Nov 10, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 830545

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 325?

Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 7 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 325?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1995 BMW 325 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.