2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525IA Sport Wagon years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon. That is the most of any 525IA Sport Wagon model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon 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 | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw 525ia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw 525i. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The…
Tl* takata recall.the contact owns a 2003 bmw 525ia sport wagon. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair…
Approximately one and a half hours after arriving at work the engine compartment caught on fire. The car was parked, not running, sitting in a parking space. The fire department felt that the fire originated behind and below the passenger side headlight assembly. There appears to be some kind of…
After the tires were rotated, the tread wore out. A bmw hot line representative informed the consumer that the tires shouldn't be rotated because tread wear will occur. This information was not listed in the owner's manual. *ak there was excessive tire noise. *sc *jb
Other BMW 525IA Sport Wagon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 525IA Sport Wagon | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 BMW 525IA Sport Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525IA Sport Wagon model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.