1993 BMW 325
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 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 1993 BMW 325. Newest first.
In a fmvss no. 208 30 miles-per-hour compliance test, an unbelted test driver dummy's chest maximum resultant acceleration was 70.8 G'S, which exceeds the maximum allowable value of 60 G'S. Also, the unbelted passenger dummy's left femur maximum load was 2361 lbs, which exceeds maximum allowable value of 2250 lbs. The vehicles do not comply with fmvss no.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
On automatic transmission models only, the dealer will replace the transmission support crossmember with a crossmember used on the manual transmission model. Also, the transmission rear bushing supports will be replaced with bushing having different performance characteristics. The steering column front support bearing at the firewall will be replaced with a modified part using a teflon inner surface and teflon spray will be applied to the column housing in the area of the bearing. A brace will be added between the knee bolster support and the steering column.
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
8 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
325Is - two rear subframe mounts have completely broken. There IS no evidence of abuse/accident. Repair estimates have been written in the $2500-$4000 range. After researching the matter I've found that many others have encountered the problem. I even spoke to a BMW body shop employee who believes…
325Is - two rear subframe mounts have completely broken. There IS no evidence of abuse/accident. Repair estimates have been written in the $2500-$4000 range. After researching the matter I've found that many others have encountered the problem. I even spoke to a BMW body shop employee who believes it should have been recalled. I also found another 93 325is owner in san francisco who was able to get BMW of north america to repair his car (out of warranty) at no cost. I'm currently working with bmwna and my local dealer to achieve the same thing.
- Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery · Service brakes, hydraulic › Brake fluid low warning › Lamp
Owner has not been properly notified of brake recalls on his vehicle.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Recalls # 94v15100 and 96v11100; never received notice from manufacturer about either recall, and no response, just a referral to dealership. *Ak
- Air bags › Frontal
The vehicle was in a severe frontal collision which involved a roll over and the airbag did not deploy.please describe. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle was in a front-end collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. Please describe. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Gasoline odor persists even after replacement of gas tank/fuel lines as per recall. (94V066000) *dsh
- Structure › Body › Door · Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly · Visibility › Windshield
Sunroof rattles at 70 mph.
- Electrical system
Driving electrical problem developed.resulting in vehicle fire. 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
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.
- 50679Wind noise diagnostics.
- 39114Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude.
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