1995 BMW 525 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 525. That is the most of any 525 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 27%). Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 525 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 525 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 BMW 525.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward. The consumer pulled over and disconnected the cruise control cable to temporally stop the problem. The dealership was notified. Please provide more information.
Electrical problem. *bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *sc the power windows worked intermittently, the windshield had a crack. *jb
When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. Also, there is recall 94v219000 for the same type of problem, dealer states vehicle is not included in the recall. Please provide any further details. *ak
Electrical connections are unprotected from water, dirt, etc., and may induce failure. *ak
When traveling 30 mph consumer smelled smoke odor. Also noted smoke came from the right front passenger's side when the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department was called and unable to determine the cause of the vehicle. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 525?
Owners most often report air bags, visibility, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 525?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 BMW 525 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525 model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.