BMW 525i recalls and problems
11 recalls and 353 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
353
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
37
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BMW 525i by year
Most reported BMW 525i problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 159 | |
| Electrical System | 69 | |
| Seats | 39 | |
| Seat Belts | 39 | |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | |
| Power Train | 18 | |
| Steering | 17 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
| Service Brakes | 13 |
All BMW 525i recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-273 | Apr 4, 2019 | 2006 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. |
| 19V-015 | Jan 14, 2019 | 2000–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV… |
| 17V-683 | Oct 30, 2017 | 2007–2011 | Engine and Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i… |
| 17V-428 | Jul 6, 2017 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. |
| 15V-318 | May 28, 2015 | 2002–2003 | Do not driveAir Bags | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 325i, 325xi, 330i, and 330xi Sedans, and 325xi and 325i Sportswagons, 2002-2006 330Ci, 325Ci, and M3 Convertibles and 325i, 330i, and M3 Coupes… |
| 13V-564 | Nov 12, 2013 | 2006–2007 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year… |
| 03V-421 | Oct 24, 2003 | 2001 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 02V-138 | May 16, 2002 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. |
| 02V-057 | Feb 19, 2002 | 2002 | Suspension | On certain passenger vehicles, during the strut mount manufacturing process, the thrust bearing was not properly positions and secured. |
| 01V-352 | Nov 26, 2001 | 2002 | Tires | Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (Non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h… |
| 01V-206 | Jun 21, 2001 | 2001 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the BMW 525i?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 BMW 525i has the most reports (84). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the BMW 525i have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering BMW 525i model years 2000–2003, 2006–2011.
What are the most common BMW 525i problems?
Owners report air bags, electrical system, seats problems most often.