1989 BMW 325
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 BMW 325. Newest first.
Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting IS unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicles operated under this increased cooling systempressure condition can suffer damage or failure of parts of the cooling systemsuch as (1) leakage from a coolant hose, (2) leakage of the radiator orexpansion tank, (3) disconnection of a hose from a pipe or a fitting, and (4)cracks in the heater core end piece resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
Remedy
Dealers will install a thermostatic bypass valve in the engine compartment to control coolant temperature in the heater core. also, a new design radiator cap will be installed, to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Owner complaints
11 complaints3 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 93v015000/heater core. Dealer refused to correct recall problem. consumer's vehicle has already experienced problem with a cracked heater core which caused hot fluids to enter passenger's compartment, resulting in total loss of driver's visibility. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Recall 93v015000/ heater core recall. dealer IS john robert BMW, 2537 forest lane, dallas, tx 75234, 972-247-7233. dealer still has no parts. please provide further information.*ak . BMW states recall was done on july 21,2000, at auto bond in ft worth tx.
- Seats
Driver's seat broke/leaning to the right side. It IS also not very sturdy but wobbly. *ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Consumer placed the vehicle from park to reverse and the vehicle accelerated in reverse, causing the consumer to have an accident. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the cause. Dealer stated the floor mat may have been the cause of the problem. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
On three occasions when cruise control was engaged, vehicle continued to accelerate. *ak
- Vehicle speed control
While driving vehicle and pulling into a parking space at 5 mph suddenly vehicle took off, then vehicle came to a stop after hitting a curve; had foot on brakes at the time. Vehicle did not stop. Took to dealer & was informed vehicle did not have surging problem. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Very small pieces of the plastic portion of the latch break off and fall into latch, causing it to jam. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Circuit board needs to be replaced due to failure of service indicator light/tachometer. *Sd
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
The windows on the car stick and sometimes you can't roll them down. Also the window fogs up and defrost doesn't work so you have to wipe them clear by hand.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Anti lock brake system sometime grabs and other times shoot forward. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Throttle on vehicle stuck open causing an accident. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Heater core failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
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