Does the 1987 BMW 325 have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 BMW 325 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 BMW 325?

15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 BMW 325 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 BMW 325. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1987 BMW 325 recalls, newest first

February 1, 1993NHTSA 93V015000375,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core

Summary: 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 resulting in coolant leakage. In some cases,boiling coolant can contact the lower right leg of the driver resulting inburns. Also, escaping coolant in the passenger compartment can cause vaporfogging of the interior surface of the windows, reducing driver visibility.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 10, 1986NHTSA 86V15100097,300 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch

Summary: Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.
Consequence: Consequence of defect: switch plunger could jam, rendering brake lights either inoperative or continuously illiminated, regardless of brake pedal operation.
Remedy: Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1987 BMW 325 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core4
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine2
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch1

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Questions

Does the 1987 BMW 325 have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 BMW 325 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 BMW 325?: 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.