When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward. The consumer pulled over and disconnected the cruise control cable to temporally stop the problem. The dealership was notified. Please provide more information.
Vehicle safety record
1995 BMW 525 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1995 BMW 525 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (3) and the acceleration & cruise control (3). Those complaints describe 5 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 1994 has 10.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 525 year, for its age
#150 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 5
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 BMW 525 problems
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No recalls for the 1995 BMW 525
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 BMW 525. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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15 complaints about the 1995 BMW 525
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Electrical problem. *Bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *Sc the power windows worked intermittently, the windshield had a crack. *Jb
When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. Also, there is recall 94v219000 for the same type of problem, dealer states vehicle is not included in the recall. Please provide any further details. *Ak
Electrical connections are unprotected from water, dirt, etc., And may induce failure. *Ak
When traveling 30 mph consumer smelled smoke odor. Also noted smoke came from the right front passenger's side when the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department was called and unable to determine the cause of the vehicle. *Ak
Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. Also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's feet/clutch intermittently slips. *Ak
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
The engine accelerated suddenly and caused accident.
Dual airbags did not deploy while driving on highway at 50 mph, vehicle suddenly turned over, crashed into median, no warning, cause unkown, vehicle totaled. *Ak
POWER WINDOW FAILURE.
Vehicle pulls to the right, causing vehicle to go out of control while traveling at 50 mph. *Ak
Fuel system shuts down and when it comes back on the car surges-this happens at highway speed.. *Ak
ANITLOCK BRAKES FAILED. *SD
Passenger side airbag failed to deploy in frontal collision travelling at 30 mph. Tt
In a frontal collision the passengers air bag did not deploy. Tt
BMW 525: every year compared
All 525 years1995 BMW 525 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 525 | 15 | 0 | F | |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 64 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318 | 19 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318I | 14 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530I | 5 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318IC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 530 | 3 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525IA | 3 | 2 | F | 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 1995 BMW 525
Does the 1995 BMW 525 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 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 1995 BMW 525?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (3), acceleration & cruise control (3), visibility & wipers (3).
How many complaints has the 1995 BMW 525 had?
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 25, 1995 and the latest on February 23, 2005. Of these, 5 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 3 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 BMW 525 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 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 1995 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