Model year guide

1994 BMW 325

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1994 BMW 325 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 25 on record.

1994 BMW 325 — representative photo
Representative photo

1994 BMW 325 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints27

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1994 BMW 325 recalls 1

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #94V151000 · 10/08/1994

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."

Fix: 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 …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1994 BMW 325 common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 10

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *TW

Bulletin 72/07/96 · Equipment · Dec 1996

WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW

Bulletin 41/03/96 · Structure · Nov 1996

RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW

Bulletin MSG1016 · Exterior Lighting · Oct 1996

RATCHETING/CLICKING NOISE FROM A/C COMPRESSOR AFTER TURN-OFF. *TW

Bulletin 640594(4123) · Equipment · Apr 1995

CRUISE CONTROL SET SPEED DROPS SLIGHTLY. *TW

Bulletin 650295(4168) · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 1995

DASH WARPING ABOVE CENTER VENT. *TW

Bulletin 510894(4129) · Mar 1995

INTERNAL SOFTWARE PROBLEM IN ZAE CONTROL MODULE CAUSING SRS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TW

Bulletin 720294(4138) · Electrical System · Mar 1995

UNKNOWN

Bulletin 720294(4138) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System · Mar 1995

ENGINE WILL NOT START, PRIMARILY DURING COLD WEATHER OR HIGH ALTITUDE. *TW

Bulletin 120794(4116) · Electrical System · Jan 1995

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 325. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 325

Einheits-Pkw der Wehrmacht – literally: "standard passenger motor-car of the Wehrmacht" – was Nazi Germany's plan for a new, multi-purpose fleet of all wheel drive off-road vehicles, based on just three uniform chassis, specifically designed and built for the Wehrmacht. The plan was formulated in 1934, and vehicles were built from 1936 to 1943. This vehicle was manufactured by Ford and Horch.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1994 BMW 325 vehicles on record

1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31080FD85991 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACC31060EN13533 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB310X0FD83417 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB310X0JD66159 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31010JD66342 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB11060FC82640 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB310X0JD66310 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31000FD84897 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACC11070EM40449 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31010FD84911 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB4327RFM01645 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBABF81030EP72917 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31060E080693 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBAAK510209598157 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBABJ61080JC57182 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31060JD66644 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACC21090FG32734 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBABF31030EF19506 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACC11020FF59975 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBAAB310001777476 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31070FD84248 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB41050FE72222 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB31040FD80068 1994 BMW 325 1994 BMW 325WBACB41060FE68020

Other BMW 325 model years

2018 2014 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1983

1994 BMW 325 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1994 BMW 325 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1994 BMW 325. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 325?

Across all 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.