1994 BMW 525 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1994 BMW 525 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1994 BMW 525.

Most common 1994 BMW 525 problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Steering	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2000-05-08, Structure
CONSUMER GOT INTO VEHICLE, TURNED KEY IN IGNITION NOTHING HAPPENED. DOORS LOCKED ON VEHICLE & CONSUMER WAS STUCK INSIDE FOR 20 MINUTES IN 90 DEGREE PLUS HEAT. CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP BLOWING HORN. SOMEONE HEARD CONSUMER AND KEY WAS PUSHED THROUGH RUBBER SEAL SKYLIGHT TO UNLOCK FROM THE OUTSIDE. ROAD SIDE ASSISTANT WAS CALLED & TOLD CONSUMER TO CARRY A HAMMER TO BREAK WINDOWS OUT. BMW DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER TO BRING VEHICLE IN. CONSUMER SCARED TO GET BACK IN. *AK

1996-09-11, Electrical System
A SHORT INSIDE THE FUSE BOX CAUSED A MELTDOWN OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK

1996-04-17, Latches/Locks/Linkages
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. *SD

1995-11-16, Latches/Locks/Linkages
WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. TT

1995-08-10, Vehicle Speed Control
AUTO/TRANS: ACCELERATOR CABLE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL MODULE; NOT ENGAGED IN CRUISE CONTROL POSITION; SPEED 40 MPH; NO WARNING. TT

1994 BMW 525 questions

Does the 1994 BMW 525 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1994 BMW 525 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1994 BMW 525?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Latches/Locks/Linkages (2), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.