The defective rear brake light circuit malfucntioned, causing the tail lights to go out while driving, which almost caused an accident. Dealer replaced the brake circuit board. Problem is still occurring. Been to dealer 6 times. Dealer cannot determine problem. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1985 BMW 525 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1985 BMW 525 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical 525 year, for its age
#125 most complained-about 1985 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1985 BMW 525 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 1985 BMW 525
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 BMW 525. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 1985 BMW 525
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
BMW 525: every year compared
All 525 years1985 BMW 525 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 BMW 525 | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 1985 BMW 318I | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 325E | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 318 | 2 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 635 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 535 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1985 BMW 323I | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1985 BMW 525
Does the 1985 BMW 525 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1985 BMW 525 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 BMW 525?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 1985 BMW 525 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 7, 1998 and the latest on August 7, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1985 BMW 525 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical BMW 525 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 525 years have the most complaints?
1991 (15), 1995 (15), 1992 (14). See every BMW 525 year compared.
What should I do if my 1985 BMW 525 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data