1997 BMW 325Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 BMW 325, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 3, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 BMW 325 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 BMW 325 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other 325 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 325 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 325 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARK AND NO WARNING THE FUEL PUMP IS STILL RUNNING AND THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
Complaint 8020128 · Oct 3, 2002

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