1995 BMW 525I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525I years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 BMW 525I. That ranks 7th out of 15 525I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is latches/locks/linkages (5 complaints, 21%), typically at around 147,813 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 BMW 525I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 21% | 147,813 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 BMW 525I recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Problem: 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 increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Risk: If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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 could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Risk: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
RECAL 94V219000: Double-lock Feature GCM Revised. "The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle." NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. While parked with the key out of the ignition, the occupant in the vehicle was unable to open any of the doors or windows manually. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) that could have been related to…
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. After sitting idle in the vehicle, the contact attempted to exit but was locked in the vehicle for over ten minutes. The contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch) however the dealer advised her vin was…
Owner of 1995 bmw 525 was unable to exit car .windows would not open with key on nor did sunroof open. The car would not start. South bay dealership refused to honor recall number 94v219000 as so did bmw headquarters. *tr
On a hot afternoon in sacramento, we stopped in a parking lot and shut off the car preparing to exit. The windows of the bmw were up and we were not able to open the doors. The engine would not start and we were trapped in the hot car. Fortunately we had a car phone and called 911 for help. After a…
Other BMW 525I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 525I | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 525I | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 525I | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 525I | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 525I | 72 | 2 |
| 2006 525I | 77 | 3 |
| 2005 525I | 35 | 0 |
| 2004 525I | 84 | 0 |
| 2003 525I | 32 | 2 |
| 2002 525I | 29 | 4 |
| 2001 525I | 22 | 4 |
| 2000 525I | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 525I | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 525I | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 24 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 BMW 525I?
Owners most often report latches/locks/linkages, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, latches/locks/linkages, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 525I?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 BMW 525I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525I model years, the 1995 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.