1995 BMW 525IA

2 recalls — 4 complaints

98V178000 Aug 4, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND SYSTEM PRESSURE. IF THE INDICATIONS OF A CRITICAL OVERHEATING CONDITION IS NOT NOTICED BY T... Read more
Consequence
IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN RADIATOR CAP TO CONTROL PRESSURE AND PROVIDE GREATER COOLANT OVERFLOW IN THE EVENT OF OVERHEATING.
340,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
94V219000 Nov 8, 1994
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
Consequence
THE OCCUPANTS OF THE VEHICLE WOULD BE UNABLE TO EXIT EITHER FROM THE DOORS OR FROM THE WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVE-AWAY PROTECTION WOULD PREVENT THE ENGINE FROM STARTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GENERAL CONTROL MODULE WITH ONE CONTAINING THE REVISED SOFTWARE TO PERMIT WINDOW OPENING WITH THE DOUBLE-LOCK ENGAGED AND KEY IN THE IGNITION.
2,180 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND HOSES, GASKET VALVE COVER, REGULATOR SWITCH AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Mar 2, 2006
Incident date: Feb 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE RADIATOR AND HOSES, GASKET VALVE COVER, REGULATOR SWITCH AND DETERMINED THE ENGINE MAY BE DAMAGED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECAL... Read more
AIR BAGS Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
AIR BAG WARNING COMES ON/OFF, LIGHT INDICATING SYSTEM DEFECT
AIR BAGS Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Feb 7, 1995
NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING COLLISION, RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Crash 2 injured

BMW 525IA — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BMW 525IA across all model years (1989–2002).

13 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BMW 525IA — Year by Year

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1995 (current) 2 4
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1991 1 1 View
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