Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. Doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90 degree plus heat. Consumer had to keep blowing horn. Someone heard consumer and key was pushed through rubber seal skylight to unlock from the outside. Road side assistant was called & told consumer to carry a hammer to break windows out. Bmw dealership told consumer to bring vehicle in. Consumer scared to get back in. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
1994 BMW 525 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 1994 BMW 525 with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4) and the electrical system (3). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1993 has 3 and the 1995 has 15.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 525 year, for its age
#151 most complained-about 1994 vehicle
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1994 BMW 525 problems
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No recalls for the 1994 BMW 525
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1994 BMW 525. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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10 complaints about the 1994 BMW 525
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
A short inside the fuse box caused a meltdown of the wiring harness. *Ak
Door locking system when locked from the outside does not unlock from the inside. *Sd
When you lock the door from the outside the passenger in the vehicle is locked in the vehicle. Tt
Auto/trans: accelerator cable stuck in open position due to cruise control module; not engaged in cruise control position; speed 40 mph; no warning. Tt
Appears to be power drainage of the battery intermittently. Rendering vehicle inoperative. Tt
POWER STEERING PUMP CONTINUOSLY LEAKS. *AW
Computer system failure, preventing use of power door locks and windows, trapping driver in vehicle. *Aw
GAS TANK FILLER TUBE OVER FILLS. *SKD
Double security lock system activated when doors were opened, passenger closed doors not realizing locks had activated, trapping passenger in vehicle. *Aw
BMW 525: every year compared
All 525 years1994 BMW 525 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 BMW 525 | 10 | 0 | C | |
| 1994 BMW 325 | 26 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 318 | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 325I | 17 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 318I | 14 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 325IS | 10 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 525I | 7 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 325IC | 5 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1994 BMW 318IS | 5 | 2 | C | 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 1994 BMW 525
Does the 1994 BMW 525 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1994 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 1994 BMW 525?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4), electrical system (3), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1994 BMW 525 had?
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 6, 1994 and the latest on May 8, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1994 BMW 525 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 42 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1994 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