The most-reported 325iC run is WBABB1310PE (1993 builds) with 2 complaints, 1.7× the typical run. Structure problems make up 14% of reports; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for 325iC model years 1992–1995.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The BMW 325iC has 6 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 86% of every 325iC complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WBABB1310PE•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| WBABB1313PE•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| WBABJ632XRJ•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| WBABJ5322RJ•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| WBABJ6328SJ•••••• | 1995 | — | — | |
| WBABJ6321SJ•••••• | 1995 | 1 | — |
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 14% of everything BMW 325iC owners report: Structure, 1 of 7 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting | — | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | — | |
| Steering | — | — | |
| Suspension | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the BMW 325iC; the 3 below cover build years 1992 to 1995. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 98V178000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System | 1992–1995 |
| 97V131000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1994–1995 |
| 96V111000 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1994 |
98V178000 was opened in 1998 on cars built from 1992: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The 325iC against its rivals
The 325iC draws 1.2 complaints per production run; the Isuzu IMPULSE 1.3. That is the lowest rate of the 2.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 325iC | 7 | 6 | 14.3% | |
| Isuzu IMPULSE | 31 | 23 | 6.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 7 reports on the BMW 325iC, 14.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | BMW 325iC | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 7 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 1 (14.3%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 147% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The BMW 325iC share of that is 7 complaints over 6 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a BMW 325iC VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 7 NHTSA complaints from 6 325iC runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which 325iC production run has the most complaints?
WBABB1310PE, a 1993 build, with 2 complaints. The typical 325iC run has 1.2.
Does the 325iC get more complaints than the Isuzu IMPULSE?
No: 1.2 complaints per production run for the 325iC against 1.3 for the Isuzu IMPULSE.
How many 325iC complaints involve a crash?
14.3% of 7 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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