Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1987 BMW 325, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Visibility5
- Electrical system3
- Equipment2
- Seats1
- Unknown or other1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
- Latches/locks/linkages1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Structure1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
THE MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT RESULTS IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN SYSTEM PRESSURE.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 1987 BMW 325: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10249437 | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
HEATER CORE FAILURE
MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE
BRAKES DRAG & FAIL
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation