1995 BMW 525
0 recalls, 29 complaints - 3 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
29 total complaints
7 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Feb 23, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2004
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND DISCONNECTED THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLE TO TEMPORALLY STOP THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.
VISIBILITY
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *BF THE LIGHTS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BANGING AND THE A/C MADE NOISES. *SC THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. *JB
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *BF THE LIGHTS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BANGING AND THE A/C MADE NOISES. *SC THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *BF THE LIGHTS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BANGING AND THE A/C MADE NOISES. *SC THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 26, 2004
Incident date: Oct 1, 2004
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *BF THE LIGHTS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BANGING AND THE A/C MADE NOISES. *SC THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jan 6, 2000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR OR ADJUST THE WINDOWS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE IS RECALL 94V219000 FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, DEALER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Jan 6, 2000
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO EXIT CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR OR ADJUST THE WINDOWS FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THERE IS RECALL 94V219000 FOR THE SAME TYPE OF PROBLEM, DEALER STATES VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Dec 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1999
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE UNPROTECTED FROM WATER, DIRT, ETC., AND MAY INDUCE FAILURE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 10, 1999
Incident date: Sep 30, 1999
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE UNPROTECTED FROM WATER, DIRT, ETC., AND MAY INDUCE FAILURE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 9, 1999
WHEN TRAVELING 30 MPH CONSUMER SMELLED SMOKE ODOR. ALSO NOTED SMOKE CAME FROM THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK
Fire
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Sep 8, 1999
POWER WINDOW FAILURE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jun 27, 1997
THE HEATER FAILED.
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 27, 1997
NOISY WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 27, 1997
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN COMING TO A STOP.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 27, 1997
THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Jun 13, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
SEVERE ENGINE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED, BLOWS HOT AIR ON DRIVER'S FEET/CLUTCH INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS. *AK
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 13, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
SEVERE ENGINE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED, BLOWS HOT AIR ON DRIVER'S FEET/CLUTCH INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 13, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
SEVERE ENGINE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO ELECTRONIC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE FAILED, BLOWS HOT AIR ON DRIVER'S FEET/CLUTCH INTERMITTENTLY SLIPS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 14, 1997
DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY TURNED OVER, CRASHED INTO MEDIAN, NO WARNING, CAUSE UNKOWN, VEHICLE TOTALED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 26, 1996
Incident date: Mar 14, 1996
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 6, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 6, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
ANITLOCK BRAKES FAILED. *SD
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 27, 1995
Incident date: Dec 13, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 17, 1995
IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 25, 1995
Incident date: Jul 17, 1995
IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 BMW 525
3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
41/03/96
Nov 1, 1996
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, BMW 525
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE94088
Opened: Nov 25, 1994 , Closed: Mar 31, 1995
AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94057
Opened: Jul 26, 1994 , Closed: Nov 25, 1994
STEERING LCK-UP/IMPEDIMENT
There is no summary currently available
BMW 525 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW 525 across all model years (1989, 2002).
11
Total Recalls
101
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
20
Reported Crashes
7
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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