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1988 BMW 325iX

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1988 325iX.

Engine Electric

The 1988 BMW 325iX Electric is a vehicle powered by an electric engine. This model year is characterized by a total of zero recalls, though it has recorded five owner complaints. These reports primarily concern visibility and engine and engine cooling, framing the specific reliability profile for this model.

Model year1991199019891988

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length175.2 in
Overall width65 in
Overall height54.3 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight3007 lb

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.7 Pints
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Every 30,000 miOxygen Sensor (replace)
Every 50,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 1988 BMW 325iX lead in one area — the engine & engine cooling,visibility, 1 of 5 reports (20%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling,visibility pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
1
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
5
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 5 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling,Visibility1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Seats1
Structure1
Power Train1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
B5108192024-01-16Electrical SystemThe basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1988 325iX have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.