1985 BMW 525 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1985 BMW 525 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

0Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 525?

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1985 BMW 525 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1985 BMW 525.

Most common 1985 BMW 525 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

1998-08-07, Electrical System
THE DEFECTIVE REAR BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING THE TAIL LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE CIRCUIT BOARD. PROBLEM IS STILL OCCURRING. BEEN TO DEALER 6 TIMES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. *AK

1985 BMW 525 questions

Does the 1985 BMW 525 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1985 BMW 525 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 BMW 525?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1985 BMW 525 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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