1992-1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i
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1992-1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1992-1998 BMW 325i/328i/323i directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1992:
Airbag contact-ring locking tab can break without warning, eventually causing broken wiring; airbag would not deploy in collision, and indicator would illuminate.
1992:
Failed to meet safety standard for driver chest injury in crash test.
1992-93:
Fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time.
1992-94 325i/iS:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1992-95 325i/325Ci:
Plastic bushing for cruise-control and throttle cables could break, causing throttle valve to remain partially open; car then might not decelerate as expected.
1992-95:
Malfunction or failure of cooling system component can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure.
1993-94 325i/iS:
Replace front transmission crossmember support.
1994 325iC:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1995 M3:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1995-97 M3:
Plastic bushing for cruise-control and throttle cables could break, causing throttle valve to remain partially open; car then might not decelerate as expected.
1997-98 M3:
Side airbag system is unduly sensitive to certain noncrash impacts, such as large potholes or curbs; could deploy without actual side crash. Battery Safety Terminal could also activate, so engine could not be restarted.
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