1995 BMW 325I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325I years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 325I. That ranks 7th out of 15 325I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (5 complaints, 16%). Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 31owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 325I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 13% | 196,061 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 10% | 196,061 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 10% | 81,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 10% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 10% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% | 112,531 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 196,061 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | 189,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 325I recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Problem: 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 overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Risk: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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 breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Risk: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 325i. While driving at approximately 40 mph, the temperature gauge needle went to the hot position without warning. The contact pulled over and observed that the radiator was steaming. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…
1- steering shakes a lot at speed 45 and over and uneven wear on both front tire. 2- the shop lifted up the car and said that both sides of the frame that holding the sway bar are rusted through and nothing can be done but to go to the dealer. 3- well the dealer was not co-operative on the issue…
Took my vehicle into bmw - to have (throttle recall ) work performed. Apparently, it was not done or if it was done, was not to specifications. The problem persists and now, the vehicle will jump forward, while my foot is on the brake pedal. Also, bmw has refused to correct the short in the right…
Tl* - the contact owns a 1995 bmw 325i. The contact stated that there was safety recall 98v178000 concernig engine cooling system. However , the recall did not include this vehicle due to vin. The contact's complained that they recall involved the same t failure as the contact was having with this…
Bought four goodyear assurance triple tread tires (warranty for 80,000 - 85,000 miles) at belle tire in june '05. (tires never felt right.) by november '05, after only 10,000 miles, tires were worn to the tread bar. Belle tire blamed everything except the tire, went to 3 different locations and…
Other BMW 325I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 325I | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 325I | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 325I | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 325I | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 325I | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 325I | 1 | 3 |
| 2006 325I | 515 | 7 |
| 2005 325I | 71 | 4 |
| 2004 325I | 147 | 4 |
| 2003 325I | 199 | 7 |
| 2002 325I | 162 | 6 |
| 2001 325I | 151 | 6 |
| 2000 325I | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 325I | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 31 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 325I?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 325I?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 325I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325I model years, the 1995 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.