Does the 2004 BMW 525i have any recalls?

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.

How do I check if my 2004 BMW 525i recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 BMW 525i?

84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 BMW 525i recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 BMW 525i. That isn't a guarantee: recalls are added all the time, and NHTSA's records for small manufacturers can be incomplete.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2004 BMW 525i with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 17
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Air bags27
Electrical system17
Seats16
Seat belts13
Air bags › Frontal6

Other BMW 525i years

Other 2004 BMW models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 BMW 525i have any recalls?: No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.
How do I check if my 2004 BMW 525i recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 BMW 525i?: 84 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.