11
recalls
The BMW 325 has 11 recalls covering 1.87 million vehicles as reported; model year 1993 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
11
Most for 1993: 3
Units affected
1.87M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
2
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 325, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags41
- Engine and engine cooling35
- Visibility25
- Electrical system24
- Power train16
- Vehicle speed control15
- Structure14
- Complaints
- 225
- Crashes reported
- 26
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 24
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 325 by component
- Air bags3 · 1.07M units
- Visibility2 · 378K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 97K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 116K units
- Seat belts1 · 57K units
- Seats1 · 22K units
- Steering1 · 120K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 1,256 units
BMW 325 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2019 | BMW 323, 325, 330 (2000-2002): Air bagsNo. 19V698000Do not drive | Fire | 3,924 |
| Jan 20, 2017 | BMW 320, 323, 325, 330 and 6 more (2000-2003): Air bagsNo. 17V047000Do not drive | Crash risk | 230,117 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | BMW 1 Series M, 128I, 135I, 325 and 9 more (2006-2015): Air bagsNo. 16V071000 | Crash risk | 840,000 |
| Aug 10, 1994 | BMW 325, M3 (1993-1995): Seat beltsNo. 94V151000 | Crash risk | 57,000 |
| Apr 11, 1994 | BMW 318, 325, 525, 535 and 1 more (1989-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V066000 | Fire | 116,300 |
| Feb 1, 1993 | BMW 318, 325, M3 (1984-1993): VisibilityNo. 93V015000 | Fire | 375,000 |
| Sep 29, 1992 | BMW 325 (1991): VisibilityNo. 92V140000 | Other or not stated | 2,942 |
| Apr 14, 1992 | BMW 325 (1992): SeatsNo. 92V055000 | Crash risk | 22,416 |
| Mar 15, 1988 | BMW 325 (1988): Vehicle speed controlNo. 88V031000 | Other or not stated | 1,256 |
| Nov 10, 1986 | BMW 325, 524, 528, 535 and 3 more (1986-1987): Exterior lightingNo. 86V151000 | Fire | 97,300 |
| Oct 20, 1986 | BMW 318, 325 (1985-1986): SteeringNo. 86V138000 | Other or not stated | 120,261 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 BMW 325 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 BMW 325. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 325 have?
11 recalls cover the BMW 325, for 1.87 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 325?
Air bags: named in 41 of the 225 safety complaints about the BMW 325, then engine and engine cooling (35). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.