There are no safety recalls for the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 112,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · reported Oct 28, 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw 525ia. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (Air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · reported Oct 5, 2016
The contact owns a 2003 bmw 525i. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (Air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Air Bags · reported Apr 7, 2016
Takata recall.the contact owns a 2003 bmw 525ia sport wagon. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v318000 (Air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Electrical System · at 112,000 miles · reported Dec 1, 2014
Approximately one and a half hours after arriving at work the engine compartment caught on fire. The car was parked, not running, sitting in a parking space. The fire department felt that the fire originated behind and below the passenger side headlight assembly. There appears to be some kind of fan/blower located in that area just ahead of the passenger front tire. The weather was good, no precipitation and approximately 60 degrees fahrenheit.
Tires · at 15,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2004
After the tires were rotated, the tread wore out. A bmw hot line representative informed the consumer that the tires shouldn't be rotated because tread wear will occur. This information was not listed in the owner's manual. There was excessive tire noise.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon?
Owners report air bags problems most often (3 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 112,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.