Bmw 325is 1994
Model 325is made in 1994 by Bmw got 13 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
Model 1994
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V178000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 03/01/1991 to 11/30/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 340000 | 03/31/1999 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/04/1998 | 08/14/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 31, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V111000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1990 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 180000 | 09/30/1996 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the brake lights off position or in the brake lights on position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake light. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V131000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1991 to 10/30/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 410000 | 10/30/1997 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 08/19/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| When the vehicle is started, airbag light comes on and will not go off. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| The airbag warning light comes on every time the vehicle is started. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| After taking vehicle through a carwash engine hydrolocked and caused fuel to inject into engine. dealer said engine has to be replaced.*ak consumer states dme shorted out causing it to hydrolock and causing engine and fuel components to be damaged internally. *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 07/01/1994 | ||
| I am told that this is an ongoing problem for 3 series bmws where the water backs up under the windshield and it gets into the electronic computer and shorts it out. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| After taking vehicle through a carwash engine hydrolocked and caused fuel to inject into engine. dealer said engine has to be replaced.*ak consumer states dme shorted out causing it to hydrolock and causing engine and fuel components to be damaged internally. *slc | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Ltr re a defective hood latch on a 1994 bmw 325is, requesting a defect investigation. while driving, the hood latch disengaged and cause the hood to open. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 135000 | ||
| Owner of a 1994 325is. was driving on highway and transmission suddenly died down (slipped out of gear) almost causing the vehicles behind to almost crash into me. in illinois. called the national bmw customer center and they say they have no active recall despite numerous complaint of incidents with the transmission of 325 i in the consumer reports site. this vehicle has been well kept and maintained please look into this, someone can get killed | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 3 | 02/01/1997 | |
| The 1994 bmw 3 series has a clutch lining problem that will cause the car to buck and throw itself forward when stuck in stop and go traffic for any amount of time. although this is called a minor incomvenience by bmw, it can cause a low impact accident if the clutch and dual mass fly wheel are not replaced.... $2000 later. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 05/06/2005 | 0 | ||
| I am a member of the bmwcca and a bmw automtive enthusiast. i have notice for many years the occurannce of a common failure in e36 and e46 body styles - for all years of production. the rear subframe is attached at four mounting locations to the unibody. the unibody is not reinforced at the attachment points. failures have occured where the unibody sheet metal cracks and in many cases the rear subframe is ripped from the car. in germany, bmw has recognized this problem and has issued a recall to reinforce the subframe attachment points. i feel it is time that bmw takes ownership of this problem in the usa. please help. this problem will worsen as these cars age and will eventaully cause fatalities. please contact me for more details - i can provide numerous photos form club members. thank you in advance. mike roberti 919.466.0618 mroberti@nc.rr.com | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/23/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving engine overheated. vehicle had to be towed to dealer, and technician told consumer that was caused by the heating core.*ak | |||