How many recalls does the 1988 BMW 325 have?

The 1988 BMW 325 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1988 BMW 325 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 BMW 325?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

1988 BMW 325 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 BMW 325 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 376,256 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 93V015000 1993-02-01 375,000 affected

Defect

THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.

Consequence

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…

Remedy

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.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 88V031000 1988-03-15 1,256 affected

Defect

THE OIL DIPSTICK TUBE ATTACHING BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN BENT DURING PRODUCTION OR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, REDUCING THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DIPSTICK RING AND THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER.

Consequence

THIS REDUCED CLEARANCE MAY INHIBIT THE RETURN OF THETHROTTLE TO A FULLY CLOSED IDLE POSITION, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ISRELEASED.

Remedy

REQUIRES THE CUTTING OFF THE OUTBOARD END OF THE THROTTLE BELLCRANK LEVER TO PROVIDE NECESSARY CLEARANCE.

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The jack came with car collapsed on the person working on the car breaking his arm and denting the door *ak”

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT · reported 1996-02-06

“The transfer case on the vehicle froze up and caused the vehicle to stop abruptly while driving.please describe. Tt”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT · reported 1996-01-09

“Transmission failure. *aw”

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · reported 1994-07-01

“Vehicle stalls in traffic due to defective fuel pump. Tt”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · reported 1989-03-30

“While driving, the driver's side seat belt comes loose. Please describe. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

“When consumer's husband was changing the left front tire, the jack collapsed and broke his left forearm. Please provide any further details. *ak”

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT

Defect investigations

Investigation EA92017 Opened 1992-06-02 · closed 1993-03-30

HEATER CORE FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 BMW 325 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.