On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an...
1992-2001 · 5 model years
BMW 525IT Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the BMW 525IT across 5 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 1995 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the airbags.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
525IT complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 525IT problems
BMW 525IT recalls 6
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to...
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing...
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the...
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
Latest 525IT complaints
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1995 bmw 525it at 25 mph on february 12, 2007 he tried to turn the vehicle to the right and heard something snapping in the steering column. The contact stated that the weather was very cold. On 2/13/07 he took off the lower half of the steering column that had a plastic case covering it, and found three or four small pieces of broken plastic and 2-3 loose wires. His turn signal didn't snap back to the off position once a turn had been made. The contact took...
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the vehicle to the dealership, and was informed that the contact ring which was adjacent to the air bags and the turn signal needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the fault was due to the cold weather, which caused the air bag rings to snap. The failure mileage was 72000 and the current mileage was 74000.*Ak updated 04/12/07. *Jb
Questions about the BMW 525IT
Which BMW 525IT years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1995 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1995 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
Which BMW 525IT years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other 525IT years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common BMW 525IT problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the airbags (1) most often.
How many recalls does the BMW 525IT have?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all BMW 525IT model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data