1998 BMW 525I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525I years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 525I. That ranks 9th out of 15 525I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 BMW 525I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 525I.
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.
Ash tray.
We are reporting a significant brake wear on minimal mileage with very modest usage. We we asked by the dealership not to report this to the national office. We have , as yet, not reprted this to the natioanl bmw office until we filed this report and received a response from you regarding anyother…
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 525I | 24 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 525I?
Owners most often report equipment, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 525I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.