1993 BMW 525 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1993 BMW 525
The 1993 BMW 525 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1993 BMW 525
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1993 BMW 525, potentially affecting up to 116,300 vehicles.
Recall 94V066000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 116,300 vehicles affected
Defect: FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE HARDENING OF THE FEED FUEL HOSE.
Consequence: FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1993 BMW 525
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 BMW 525. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE RACES TO VERY HIGH RPMS. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT DIAGNOSIS WOULD BE DONE IF THE CONDITION REOCCURS. THE CONDITION DID NOT REOCCUR, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH
THROTTLE STUCK WIDE-OPEN AFTER FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION ON TO EXPRESSWAY. WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SWITCHING-OFF IGNITION. BRAKES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.
THROTTLE STUCK WIDE-OPEN AFTER FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION ON TO EXPRESSWAY. WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SWITCHING-OFF IGNITION. BRAKES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.
THE ORGINAL BATTERY LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT CUSHION EXPLODED, CAUSING A VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHIICLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1993 BMW 525
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 BMW 525 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 BMW 525
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 BMW 525
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 525
- 1989 BMW 525 — 3 complaints
- 1990 BMW 525 — 11 complaints
- 1991 BMW 525 — 18 complaints
- 1992 BMW 525 — 19 complaints
- 1993 BMW 525 (current)
- 1994 BMW 525 — 8 complaints
- 1995 BMW 525 — 29 complaints
- 1996 BMW 525 — 0 complaints
- 1997 BMW 525 — 1 complaint
- 1998 BMW 525 — 2 complaints