1989 BMW 525i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1989 BMW 525i recalls

Most common 1989 BMW 525i problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	2
Seats	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2001-03-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
1 YEAR AGO MOTOR WENT INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. IT SPLIT RADIATOR IN THE SEAM. CONSUMER TOOK RECALL 98V178000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 98V178 INTO DEALER TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE. BECAUSE OF DAMAGES IT COULDN'T BE TAKEN CARE OFF. *AK THE FAILURE OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND RADIATOR. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *YH

2000-07-17, Seats
BACK END OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT STAY IN PLACE. PINS THAT ACTUATE THE BACK OF THE SEAT BROKE AND ALLOWED THE SEAT TO TWIST. IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED WITH FORCE THE SEAT MAY BREAK AND SLAMM CONSUMER AGAINST DASHBOARD. CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY IN HAVING THE SEAT REPLACED DUE TO OTHER DEALERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS OF THE PINS BREAKING FROM THE BACK OF THE SEAT.*AK

2000-01-12, Visibility
VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE. NOTICED LEAKAGE ON FLOOR OF GARAGE. CONTACTED DEALER & TOOK VEHICLE IN OCT. WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THE HEATER CORE HAD CORRODED & WAS WEAKENED. THE PROBLEM WAS WELL KNOWN & THE HEATER CORE NEEDED REPLACING. *AK

1999-02-08, Visibility
HEATER CORE EXPLODED FILLING THE CAR WITH SUFFOCATING STEAM, VAPORS, AND HOT LIQUID ANTIFREEZE WHICH SATURATED BOTH PANT LEGS OF 3 YEAR OLD SCALDING BOTH HIS LEGS CAUSING SECOND AND THIRD DEGREE BURNS TO BOTH THIGHS, LEGS AND RIGHT FOOT.

1989 BMW 525i questions

Does the 1989 BMW 525i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1989 BMW 525i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 BMW 525i?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Seats (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 BMW 525i 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.