CarRecallWatchThe 1990 BMW 525i has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (15 reports).
1990 BMW 525i recalls
Most common 1990 BMW 525i problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
What owners report
(1) MY 1990 BMW 525I STARTED TO OVER HEAT ON AUGUST 01,2006. THE TEMP GAUGE GOES UP 50% MARK. THE COOLANT LEVEL WENT DOWN EVERY DAY AND I FILLED IT UP WITH DISTILLED WATER TO CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE, HOPING THAT IT WOULD CORRECT ITSELF SOME TIME. (2) I COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR ON REGULAR BASIS ANYMORE. WITHIN FEW DAYS, I SAW COOLANT OVERFLOWING AND SPRAY-OUT. FOLLOWING THIS, I NOTICED SLIGHT ROUGH IDLE AND VIBRATION. (3) REALIZING THAT DRIVING THE CAR WAS NO MORE SAFE, I CALLED WESTCHESTER BMW, WHITE PLAINS, NY. ON EMERGENCY BASIS, THE DEALER ACCEPTED THE CAR THE FOLLOWING WEEK FOR DIAGNOSIS. ON AUGUST 14 2006, THE DEALER CONCLUDED IT IS COOLANT LEAKING IN THE ENGINE AND OUTSIDE THE ENGINE
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
WHILE DRIVING, COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONSUMER NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER FOUND THAT WATER WAS IN THE OIL DUE TO A CRACKED HEAD, CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED RECALL 98V178. *SLC
I REALIZED MY CAR WAS WRECKED SEVERAL TIMES, IT'S A SALVAGED CAR, BUT SOLD AS NORMAL; THEREFORE OVERPRICED. *AK
1990 BMW 525i questions
Does the 1990 BMW 525i have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 BMW 525i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 BMW 525i?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (15), Exterior Lighting (6), Power Train (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.