- The problem
- 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 bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- The risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Vehicle safety record
1992 BMW 525IT Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1992 BMW 525IT have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 1997 for the vehicle speed control.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 525IT year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1992 BMW 525IT recalls 3
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
- The problem
- 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 risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
- The problem
- The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- The risk
- If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
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BMW 525IT: every year compared
All 525IT years1992 BMW 525IT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 BMW 525IT | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 1992 BMW 325I | 74 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525I | 18 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 318 | 16 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 1992 BMW 525 | 14 | 1 | 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 525IT
Does the 1992 BMW 525IT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1992 BMW 525IT: vehicle speed control (August 1997); switch (July 1996); frontal (July 1996). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1992 BMW 525IT had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1992 BMW 525IT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical BMW 525IT 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.
What should I do if my 1992 BMW 525IT 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