2014 BMW 525D Xdrive Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 17, 2021 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

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NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2014 BMW 525D Xdrive so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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2014 BMW 525D Xdrive recalls (1)

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Exterior lightingMar 31, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V188000 · 13,443 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: The vehicle may be less visible to other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.

Other BMW 525D Xdrive years

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW 525D Xdrive?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2014 BMW 525D Xdrive?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 BMW 525D Xdrive a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525D Xdrive model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.