1997 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 3, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 325 years
Not enough data 9th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 325. That ranks 9th out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). 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 1997 BMW 325 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%———

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

1997 BMW 325 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.

Consumer states that while vehicle was park and no warning the fuel pump is still running and this can result in a fire dealer notified. Nlm

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 3, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8020128

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 325?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 325?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.