2002 BMW 525IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 525IA years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 BMW 525IA. That is the most of any 525IA model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 154,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 BMW 525IA 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 | 100% | 154,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 125,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 BMW 525IA recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Tires:sidewall
Problem: Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.
Risk: Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
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* the contact owned a 2003 (na) bmw 525ia. While driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained facial lacerations that required medical attention. The front seat passenger also sustained facial laceration…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. While driving 25 mph, the air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure…
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Other BMW 525IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 525IA | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 525IA | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 BMW 525IA?
Owners most often report air bags, engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 BMW 525IA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 BMW 525IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 525IA model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.