Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the BMW 525I. Hover a bar for the count.
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1998
1999
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2004 BMW 525I - 123 complaints
- 2006 BMW 525I - 111 complaints
- 2007 BMW 525I - 98 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 1990 BMW 525I - 51 complaints
- 2005 BMW 525I - 52 complaints
- 2007 BMW 525I - 98 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 BMW 525I | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 BMW 525I | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 BMW 525I | 98 | 2 |
| 2006 BMW 525I | 111 | 3 |
| 2005 BMW 525I | 52 | 0 |
| 2004 BMW 525I | 123 | 0 |
| 2003 BMW 525I | 40 | 2 |
| 2002 BMW 525I | 41 | 4 |
| 2001 BMW 525I | 31 | 4 |
| 1999 BMW 525I | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 BMW 525I | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 BMW 525I | 37 | 3 |
| 1994 BMW 525I | 10 | 4 |
| 1993 BMW 525I | 9 | 3 |
| 1992 BMW 525I | 30 | 4 |
| 1991 BMW 525I | 21 | 4 |
| 1990 BMW 525I | 51 | 3 |
| 1989 BMW 525I | 4 | 2 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V273000 | 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. |
| 19V015000DO NOT DRIVE | 2000-2003 | Air Bags | 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 2000-2 |
| 17V683000 | 2007-2011 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive |
| 17V428000 | 2006 | Air Bags | BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 200 |
| 15V318000DO NOT DRIVE | 2002-2003 | Air Bags | 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 Conve |
| 13V564000 | 2006-2007 | Air Bags | BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328 |
| 03V421000 | 2001 | Air Bags | 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, AND |
| 02V138000 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL |
| 02V057000 | 2002 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRO |
| 01V352000 | 2002 | Tires | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DURING THE TIRE MOUNTING PROCESS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH STANDARD (NON-SPORT) SUSPENSION AND EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTITOURINGCONTACT CH9 |
| 01V206000 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE |
| 98V178000 | 1989-1995 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COOLANT SYSTEM COMPONENT, SUCH AS A THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP, OR FAN BELT, CAN RESULT IN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE |
| 97V131000 | 1989-1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COUL |
| 96V111000 | 1990-1994 | Exterior Lighting | THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION. |
| 96V110000 | 1991-1992 | Air Bags | THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. |
| 94V219000 | 1994-1995 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | THE DOUBLE-LOCK FEATURE CAN ENGAGE WITH OCCUPANTS AND THE DOOR/IGNITION KEY INSIDE THE VEHICLE. |