1992 BMW 325
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 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 vehicle failed to comply with fmvss 208. The driver's chest resultant acceleration exceeded the allowable 60 G'S in a crash test when the seat height changes adjustment under severe frontal impact.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver of a vehicle faces increased risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Install a damper on the underside of the driver's seat cushion, between the cushion frame and the seat track. In a severe frontal impact the damper will hydraulically lock, preventing a change in seat height.
Owner complaints
23 complaints4 involved a crash3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 BMW 325. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to backfire and lose power. the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle would also hesitate and shake when it was initially started. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 206,000 and failure mileage was 198,880.
- Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension › Rear
When shifting gears front will make a crackling noise. *Ak consumer states entire back end suspension (struts left and right) holding the rear wheels, transmission differentials to the frame of the vehicle IS separating from the frame, dealer has been informed, however refuses to acknowledge liability or investigate possible product design defect. *slc
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Heater core has ruptured, causing windows to fog up. This condition makes it hard for the driver to see. *Ak
- Air bags
Dealer replaced the air bag light, and the air bag light IS still on. *Ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Windows fog up and do not cool properly. dealer not aware of problem. Repairwork not done. Provide further information. *Ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Consumer contacted manufacturer in reference to recall number 98v178000, consumer noted there was no dealer within a 500 mile radius. manufacturer will not send another dealer parts to correct the problem. Please provide any further details. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gas tanks leaks if the vehicle IS filled over the 1/2 full mark, possibly due to a seal failure. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Water pump and ignition system failures.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Was pulling from stop light, had applied brakes suddenly and brakes failed to stop vehicle. Rearended another vehicle. Driver's air bag deployed & broke driver's arm. Vehicle towed to dealer. Plastic housing of cruise control cable had broken. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Radiator heater core exploded, filling vehicle with steam and smoke, causing poor visibility.
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Headlight lens covers were originally 100 percent transparent. Over the years, with no abuse, they seem to becoming increasingly yellowed. It IS to the point that they diminish the effectiveness of the headlights.
- Structure › Frame and members
The rear crossmember to subframe and to the floor pan broke off, causing the subframe to fall down while driving. could result in loss of vehicle control. cause unknown. dealer IS aware of problem but cannot determine the cause. *ak
- Seats
Driver's side and pasenger's side front seats rock about 2 inches play when added force. *ak
- Air bags
While driving vehicle on the highway the steering locked up due to something inside the air bag mechanism breaking.*ak
- Electrical system › Starter assembly
On three occasions, the starter need to be replaced, dealer replaced two but not third one. Please describe .*ak
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Consumer was in and accident and the steering gear need to be replaced. Please describe . *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
The steering IS making a loud noise when you turn the wheel, clutch slipped in and out of gear and makes a grainding noise. *ak
- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalls on a consistent basis, even while vehicle IS moving/up to 60 mph. *Dsh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS, brake calipers on the front lockup at hwy speed while driving 50 mph,also loss of brake pedal went to the floor. tt
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
No gas IS getting to the engine. tt
- Seats
Was struck from rear at 20mph, drivers side seat track pulled up from floor. tt
- Air bags › Frontal
No deployment of driver's air bag during accident, resulting in injury. Attorney for client. *skd
- Air bags › Frontal
During accident air bag did not deploy on drivers side. 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.
- 39115Engine will not start.
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