Bmw 325 1993
Model 325 made in 1993 by Bmw got 13 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, exterior lighting and structure. The car had one investigation (air bags). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts and visibility. The car has one 2.5l engine.
Model 1993
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/24/20 | 19/31/23 | Regular | $ 900 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/26 | Premium | $ 914 | 3 | 920901 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/28/23 | 22/36/26 | Premium | $ 914 | 3 | 920901 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V066000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 06/01/1988 to 02/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 116300 | 06/25/1994 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/11/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318i, 318si, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ix, 325ic, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V151000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 09/01/1992 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 57000 | 12/02/1994 | OVSC | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/10/1994 | 08/18/1994 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: in the event of an accident, the occupant will be subjected to an increased risk of injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; driver; fmvss n0. 208.vehicle description: passenger cars, models 325i, 325ia, 325is, 325sa, and m3.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the noncompliance, please contact bmw service center at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V015000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1983 to 01/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 375000 | 06/04/1993 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 02/01/1993 | 02/05/1993 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The malfunction or failure of a coolant system component results in significantly increased coolant temperature and a resulting increase in system pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: coolant system.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 120794(4116) | 01/01/1995 | 120194(3947) | 39114 | Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw | 03/16/1995 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| MSG1016 | 10/01/1996 | 50897 | Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA95013 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/31/1995 | 07/15/1996 | AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE | 96V110000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| No notification of recall on; interior systems; passive restraints; air bag; driver. | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/25/1996 | |||
| The vehicle was in a severe frontal collision which involved a roll over and the airbag did not deploy.please describe. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1996 | |||
| Vehicle was in a front-end collision and driver's air bag did not deploy. please describe. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/18/1995 | |||
| Driving electrical problem developed.resulting in vehicle fire. tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 1 | |||
| No notification of defect or recall information on the coolant system. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| No notification on recall of fuel line fittings. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/15/1997 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| Recalls # 94v15100 and 96v11100; never received notice from manufacturer about either recall, and no response, just a referral to dealership. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Gasoline odor persists even after replacement of gas tank/fuel lines as per recall. (94v066000) *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 1 | |||
| Owner has not been properly notified of brake recalls on his vehicle. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 02/24/1993 | 4 | ||
| Passenger's front door panel keeps popping off at top. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| 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. | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Sunroof rattles at 70 mph. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 06/30/1993 | 0 | ||
| Noisy front windows. | |||