BMW 525IT recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the BMW 525IT in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 BMW 525IT | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW 525IT | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 BMW 525IT | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 BMW 525IT | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 BMW 525IT | 3 | 0 |
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Newest BMW 525IT recalls
- Oct 24, 200303V421000Air bags23,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 525iA and 8 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, a microprocessor in the air bag control module, which activates the front air bags, the side air bags, the front seat safety belt pretensioners,…
- May 16, 200202V138000Engine and engine cooling1,550 vehiclesBMW 325Ci, 325i and 20 more models
On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled.
- Jun 21, 200101V206000Engine and engine cooling76,469 vehiclesBMW 325Ci, 325i and 20 more models
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.
- Aug 19, 199797V131000Vehicle speed control410,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 318i and 14 more models
The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing.
- Jul 1, 199696V111000Exterior lighting180,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 325i and 13 more models
The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Jul 1, 199696V110000Air bags75,000 vehiclesBMW 525i, 535i and 10 more models
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.