1991 BMW 325
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1991 BMW 325. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1991 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.
The screw that secures the wiper switch at one location and which also provides a ground for the wiper circuit, loosens as the switch IS operated over a long period of time. As the screw continues to loosen the ground for the wiper circuit IS intermittently or completely lost.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The intermittent or complete loss of the wiper circuitground causes the wipers to operate erratically or not at all, resulting inreduced visibility for the driver in inclement weather conditions.
Remedy
Relocate the wiper switch ground wire attachment on the steering column.
Owner complaints
6 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicle was in use when driver's side seat belt popped out of buckle and would not go back in, causing loss of protection. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Possible engine failure resulted in vehicle fire.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Consumer was driving on the street at 25 mph under normal road conditions when suddenly heard a loud cracking sound and engine stopped running. Dealer was not notified. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
Front wheel broke through the floor board. Cruise control would not disengage. *Ak
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Back window looks like it IS completely shattered. Please describe details. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
Driver's side air bag did not deploy at 50 mph when rear ended. Please describe. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air bag wiring failure
There is no summary currently available
- 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.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
- 50896Recall 96v110 - BMW of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab.
- 39562Various malfunctions of the "one touch" window operation.
- 39115Engine will not start.
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