BMW 525I Electrical problems by year

RECAL 94V219000: Double-lock Feature GCM Revised. "The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle." NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, CONTACT BMW AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY...

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 bmw 525i. The contact stated that both the rear driver and passenger side doors failed to open. As a result, the rear passengers were not able to enter or exit the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 230,000. The vin was not available.

I parked my car in the garage as usual. When I went out to leave home the steering was locked. Nothing out of the ordinary was done after parking it or when attempting to start it. The lights for the radio came on, the windshield wiper works, the lights on the console light up, but the steering wheel is locked and the key will not turn more than a few centimeters. *Tr

Consumer was trapped in vehicle because power door locks failed. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that control module for lock system had to be replaced. *Ak consumer states that the engine would not turn over and the sunroof was also inoperable at the time of failure, consumer finally got out of the vehicle when a key was used to unlock the door from the outside. *Slc

Key can be removed form the ignition switch while in any other gears. Dealer notified. Provide further details. *Ak

Consumers were trapped in vehicle for extended period of time, electrical malfunction locked all doors, windows and ignition. Mjs

Smoke came from air vents while driving. Car cabin ignited in flames after getting out of car.

Fluid leaks since '11/95. Have had a total of 3 coils replaced; r/r lower timing cover, replaced gaskets/new drive belts - r/r oil pan and replaced gasket to the tune of $1,125.00 At 39,243 miles. Waranty is 4 yrs./50K miles. Asked for an adjustment due to low mileage and highly unusual problems. Received form letter saying "sorry, car is out of warranty." This $45k+ auto

Door failed to open properly. In addition, electrical problems caused windows and seat belts to malfunction. Finally, short in fuses, resulted in headlights/mirrors and console to malfunction.

Computer command control module failed, locking consumer in vehicle.

BATTERY EXPLODED.