BMW 525 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
5 recalls found for the BMW 525 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 72 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 BMW 525 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 BMW 525 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 BMW 525 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 BMW 525 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 BMW 525 | 0 | 15 |
| 1994 BMW 525 | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 BMW 525 | 1 | 3 |
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1 | 14 |
| 1991 BMW 525 | 2 | 15 |
| 1990 BMW 525 | 2 | 7 |
| 1989 BMW 525 | 3 | 3 |
| 1985 BMW 525 | 0 | 1 |
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Newest BMW 525 recalls
- Jan 20, 201717V047000Air bags230,117 vehiclesBMW 320, 323 and 8 more models
These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as…
Do not drive until repaired
- Apr 11, 199494V066000Fuel system, gasoline116,300 vehiclesBMW 318, 325 and 3 more models
Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting.
- Dec 2, 199292V174000Electrical system15,900 vehicles1989 BMW 525
The 80-ampere fusible link located in the engine compartment can develop mechanical weakness due to aging and thermal stresses, and can break.
- Feb 15, 199191V029000Vehicle speed control5,644 vehicles1991 BMW 525
Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal…
- Jan 30, 199090V016000Seat belts62,000 vehiclesBMW 735, 750 and 2 more models
Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from…