- 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
1995 BMW 525IT Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 BMW 525IT with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1997 for the vehicle speed control. For comparison, the 1994 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical 525IT year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 BMW 525IT problems
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1995 BMW 525IT recalls 1
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
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1 complaints about the 1995 BMW 525IT
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
BMW 525IT: every year compared
All 525IT years1995 BMW 525IT vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 BMW 525IT | 1 | 1 | B | |
| 1995 BMW 325I | 64 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 24 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 318 | 19 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1995 BMW 525 | 15 | 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 |
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 525IT
Does the 1995 BMW 525IT have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1995 BMW 525IT: vehicle speed control (August 1997). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 525IT?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 BMW 525IT had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on March 7, 2007 and the latest on March 7, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 BMW 525IT a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 65 out of 100 (grade B: fewer 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 1995 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