Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 BMW 325. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AN
- Summary
- 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. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (25)
25 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 16% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 16% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 16% |
| Power train | 3 | 12% |
| Structure | 3 | 12% |
| Seats | 2 | 8% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 4% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 4% |
How 1994 compares with other 325 years
Best and worst 325 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 | 3 |
| 1992 | 23 | 3 |
| 1993 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 25 | 1 |
| 1995 | 23 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1994 BMW 325 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 325 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 94V151000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 BMW 325 problems?
Owners filed 25 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (4), Engine and engine cooling (4), Vehicle speed control (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 325 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 BMW 325 model years at least five years old, the 1997 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1994 the most (25). The 1994 drew 25. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.