1999 BMW 325 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 1, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other 325 years
Not enough data 8th of 16 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 325. That ranks 8th out of 16 325 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 50%). 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 1999 BMW 325 problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Suspension1 · ~117,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———
Suspension150%117,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912016: 120161

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 BMW 325 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 bmw 325. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle jerked violently into the direction of the sloping road. The sub frame remained partially detached from the vehicle causing the suspension not to properly support the vehicle's movement. In addition…

Suspension · received Feb 1, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10823451

Brake rotors warp very 3000 miles, causing vibration and pulsation. Dealer has replaced rotors twice. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 16, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 845100

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 325?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 325?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.