1995 BMW 325IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 325IS years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 325IS. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 183,313 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 325IS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 60% | 183,313 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 20% | 183,313 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 51,818 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 325IS 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.
Cars rpm will not stay stable . Go up @down when idling. Check engine light comes on goes out when accelerating. Replace thermostat . Radiator. Fan and fuel pump prior to this due to car over heating then came failure of cracked cylinder in engine. Still no mechanic can diagnosis even with computer…
Dt*: the contact stated while backing up out of a driveway at 5 mph, a noise was heard. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the rear passenger side wheel separated from the control arm support. The bolts that attached the wheel were fractured. Prior to the incident, there were no warning…
The radiator malfunctioned about a month ago. It was fixed by an independent mechanic. Consumer noticed that this has happened to other consumers in the area. *ak
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, the consumer was injured. *jb
Consumer received recall 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall # same/ coolant system. Consumer took vehicle to ferma bmw on us19 in safety harbor, florida where they denied doing recall work. A mechanic looked at vehicle and engine had cracks from being overheated. Also, consumer stated that vehicle…
Other BMW 325IS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 325IS?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 325IS?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 325IS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 325IS model years, the 1995 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.