- The problem
- Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
- The risk
- Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- The fix
- A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Vehicle safety record
1992 BMW 525 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1992 BMW 525 with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (5) and the transmission & drivetrain (5). Those complaints describe 3 crashes, 3 fires and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 1994 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings. For comparison, the 1991 has 15 and the 1993 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 525 year, for its age
#134 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 3
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 BMW 525 problems
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1992 BMW 525 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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14 complaints about the 1992 BMW 525
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $2000.00 Damage to the rear end of vehicle. Then, in may of 2001, parking brake failed again while the vehicle was in park, allowing vehicle to roll forward into a tree, causing approximately $10,000.00 Damage to front end. Dealership/manufacturer were uncooperative in handling this problem. *Ak the vehicle jumped out of park into reverse or neutral own it own causing accident. *Yh
The consumer was driving at 30 mph smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. Consumer jumped out of vehicle, and the fire department came out to put out the fire. *Ak
Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. Also, all the electrical parts are working intermittently, and transmission has been replaced twice. *Ak
Gear shifts while the engine is off and the car is in park, resulted in a vehicle collision.
When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. Mechanic stated that this was due to the battery exploding. The battery has been replaced. *Ak
Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The whole front end was damaged, not seen by dealer. *Ak
Door pillar too thick on the driver's/passenger's sides, obstructing rear view, causing a blind spot.
During vehicle operation when going from 4th to 3rd gear at about 40-45 mph, the vehicle will automatically downshift to 1st gear. *Ak
The air conditioner is not enough, transmission was replaced and bad gas fumes in the car . Please describe . *Ak
Purchased car new, consumer was driving and smoke started to come from the dash, pulled over and car caught on fire. Please describe . *Ak
Passenger side seat belt failure, belt buckle will not latch properly. Tt
Brake light/circuit light came on, 1 min after light came on noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash near the steering area, resulting in a fire. *Ak.
Sudden acceleration while attempting to back up, caused loss of control/accident/injury. *Skd
IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN WHEN KEY INSERTED. *SKD
BMW 525: every year compared
All 525 years1992 BMW 525 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW 525 | 14 | 1 | F | |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 74 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525I | 18 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 16 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318I | 8 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IS | 3 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318IC | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525IA | 1 | 1 | D | 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 1992 BMW 525
Does the 1992 BMW 525 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1992 BMW 525: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (April 1994). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 BMW 525?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (5), transmission & drivetrain (5), visibility & wipers (1).
How many complaints has the 1992 BMW 525 had?
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 23, 1995 and the latest on June 6, 2001. Of these, 3 describe a crash and 3 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 BMW 525 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 12 out of 100 (grade F: far more 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 1992 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