Vehicle recall 94V219000 · November 8, 1994

BMW 525i, 525iA and 1 more model

The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.

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

Summary: The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
Consequence: The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. Drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition.
Notes: System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V219000
Reported to NHTSA: November 8, 1994
Filed by: BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Owner notification: February 10, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,180
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Recall 94V219000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

BMW 525i (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
BMW 525iA (1994-1995): 1995, 1994
BMW 525ITA (1994-1995): 1995, 1994

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