1994 BMW 525 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 BMW 525
The 1994 BMW 525 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch (2 complaints), Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemignitionmodule (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1994 BMW 525
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 BMW 525. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1994 BMW 525
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 BMW 525. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER GOT INTO VEHICLE, TURNED KEY IN IGNITION NOTHING HAPPENED. DOORS LOCKED ON VEHICLE & CONSUMER WAS STUCK INSIDE FOR 20 MINUTES IN 90 DEGREE PLUS HEAT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP BLOWING HORN. SOMEONE HEARD CONSUMER AND KEY WAS PUSHED THROUGH RUBBER SEAL SKYLIGHT TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. ROAD SIDE ASSISTANT WAS CALLED & TOLD CONSUMER TO CARRY A HAMMER TO BREAK WINDOWS OUT. BMW DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING VEHICLE IN. CONSUMER SCARED TO GET BACK IN. *AK
A SHORT INSIDE THE FUSE BOX CAUSED A MELTDOWN OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. *SD
WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. TT
AUTO/TRANS: ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL MODULE; NOT ENGAGED IN CRUISE CONTROL POSITION; SPEED 40 MPH; NO WARNING. TT
Safety Rating for the 1994 BMW 525
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 BMW 525 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 BMW 525
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 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 — 4 complaints
- 1994 BMW 525 (current)
- 1995 BMW 525 — 29 complaints
- 1996 BMW 525 — 0 complaints
- 1997 BMW 525 — 1 complaint
- 1998 BMW 525 — 2 complaints