Model year record
1996 BMW 325 recalls & problems
The 1996 BMW 325 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1996 BMW 325.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage | 1 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| StructureBody › Roof and pillars | 1 | — |
| EquipmentElectrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
CONVERTIBLE TOP FAILED.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
CONSUMER SAYS WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE THE SEAT BELT UNLATCHES, SOMETIMES IF HE TAPS ON MACHANISM IT WOULD RELEASE THE RESTRAINT BELTS. *AK
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
FUEL RAIL FAILED, CAUSING FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING, HOOD FLEW UP BREAKING THE WINDSHEILD. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.