BMW 525I
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
BMW 525I Reliability Overview
The BMW 525I has been produced from 1989 to 2011. Over 23 model years, NHTSA has received 662 complaints and issued 43 recall campaigns for this model.
23
Model Years
662
Complaints
43
Recalls
1989–2011
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2011 BMW 525I
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2010 BMW 525I
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
2009 BMW 525I
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2008 BMW 525I
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2007 BMW 525I
Complaints: 98
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 BMW 525I
Complaints: 111
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 BMW 525I
Complaints: 52
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 BMW 525I
Complaints: 123
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2003 BMW 525I
Complaints: 40
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2002 BMW 525I
Complaints: 40
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2001 BMW 525I
Complaints: 31
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2000 BMW 525I
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
1999 BMW 525I
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: structurebodydoor
1998 BMW 525I
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: equipment
1995 BMW 525I
Complaints: 37
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
1994 BMW 525I
Complaints: 10
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-systemwiringinteriorunder-dash
1993 BMW 525I
Complaints: 9
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system
1992 BMW 525I
Complaints: 30
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system
1991 BMW 525I
Complaints: 21
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system
1990 BMW 525I
Complaints: 51
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemradiator-assembly
1989 BMW 525I
Complaints: 4
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | N/A | engine |
| 2007 | 98 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 111 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 52 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 123 | 0 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2003 | 40 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2002 | 40 | 4 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2001 | 31 | 4 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | N/A | structurebodydoor |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | N/A | equipment |
| 1995 | 37 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 1994 | 10 | 4 | N/A | electrical-systemwiringinteriorunder-dash |
| 1993 | 9 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system |
| 1992 | 30 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system |
| 1991 | 21 | 4 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-system |
| 1990 | 51 | 3 | N/A | engine-and-engine-coolingcooling-systemradiator-assembly |
| 1989 | 4 | 2 | N/A | visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac-systemheater-core |