2003 BMW 525I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
40
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 BMW 525I
The 2003 BMW 525I has received a total of 40 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (10 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Seats (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 BMW 525I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 BMW 525I, potentially affecting up to 576,784 vehicles.
Recall 19V015000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 157,549 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag...
View full details →Recall 15V318000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 419,235 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, 2002-2003 M5, 540i, 525i Sedan, and 530i Sedans, and 540i and 525i Sportswagons, and 2003 X5 3.0i and 4.4i Sports Activity Vehicles. Please note that...
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began Aug 2016. Owners may contact BMW...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 BMW 525I
40 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BMW 525I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GM3 Body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion
Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work
GM3 Body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion
Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work
Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work
Safety Rating for the 2003 BMW 525I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 BMW 525I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 BMW 525I
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 BMW 525I. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
120802 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ENGINE WIRING HARNESS SECTION REPLACEMENT FOR IGNITION COILS. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 BMW 525I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW 525I
- 1998 BMW 525I — 2 complaints
- 1999 BMW 525I — 1 complaint
- 2000 BMW 525I — 0 complaints
- 2001 BMW 525I — 31 complaints
- 2002 BMW 525I — 40 complaints
- 2003 BMW 525I (current)
- 2004 BMW 525I — 123 complaints
- 2005 BMW 525I — 52 complaints
- 2006 BMW 525I — 111 complaints
- 2007 BMW 525I — 98 complaints
- 2008 BMW 525I — 1 complaint