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1997 BMW 525

0 recalls, 1 complaints - 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
WHEELS Dec 27, 2014
Incident date: Dec 10, 2014
THE HUB FAILED AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF AND THE 1997 525TDS HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN AND ROLLED 2 AND 1/2 TIMES. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES. *TR
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 1997 BMW 525

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
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.
B122917 Dec 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
72/07/96 Dec 1, 1996
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHILD AIRBAG LETTER, WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY REFERENCE CARD. *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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE94057 Opened: Jul 26, 1994 , Closed: Nov 25, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
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

BMW 525 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 5 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 (current) 0 1
1995 0 29 View
1994 0 8 View
1993 1 4 View
1992 1 19 View
1991 2 18 View
1990 2 11 View
1989 3 3 View
1985 0 1 View

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