1996 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325 years
- Not enough data 6th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 BMW 325. That ranks 6th out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 BMW 325 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 BMW 325 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 BMW 325.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Convertible top failed.
Consumer says when driving vehicle the seat belt unlatches, sometimes if he taps on machanism it would release the restraint belts. *ak
Fuel rail failed, causing fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Hood latch assembly failed while driving, hood flew up breaking the windsheild. *ak
Other BMW 325 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 325 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 325 | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 325 | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 325 | 26 | 2 |
| 2001 325 | 31 | 2 |
| 2000 325 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 325 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 325 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 325 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 325 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 BMW 325?
Owners most often report equipment, fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 BMW 325?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 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 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.