1993 BMW 525 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1993 BMW 525 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 525?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 BMW 525 recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 94V066Apr 11, 1994116,300 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 BMW 525 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2001-04-09, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE RACES TO VERY HIGH RPMS. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT DIAGNOSIS WOULD BE DONE IF THE CONDITION REOCCURS. THE CONDITION DID NOT REOCCUR, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH
1999-06-02, Vehicle Speed Control
THROTTLE STUCK WIDE-OPEN AFTER FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION ON TO EXPRESSWAY. WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SWITCHING-OFF IGNITION. BRAKES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.
1996-11-25, Electrical System
THE ORGINAL BATTERY LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT CUSHION EXPLODED, CAUSING A VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHIICLE. *AK

1993 BMW 525 questions

Does the 1993 BMW 525 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 BMW 525: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 BMW 525?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical System (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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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