1994 BMW 525i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

4 safety recalls on file

The 1994 BMW 525i has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (3 reports).

4Recalls
7Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 525i?

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

1994 BMW 525i recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System

Recall 98V178Aug 4, 1998340,000 vehicles affected

Vehicle Speed Control

Recall 97V131Aug 19, 1997410,000 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 96V111Jul 1, 1996180,000 vehicles affected

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Recall 94V219Nov 8, 19942,180 vehicles affected

Most common 1994 BMW 525i problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Electrical System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Equipment1
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Power Train1

What owners report

2008-12-03, Power Train
MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MY 1994 BMW 525I. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTEDLY HAPPENING TO MANY OF US. THE FAILURE WAS IN THE REVERSE GEAR FIRST, THEN THE FIRST TWO FORWARD GEARS. *TR
2002-06-03, Engine And Engine Cooling
CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM WITH COOLANT SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98V178000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
2002-06-03, Latches/Locks/Linkages
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME DOOR LOCK/LATCH PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 94V219000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
1999-10-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
RADIATOR BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, HEATER CORE CRACKED. *AK
1999-09-28, Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY 3/31/98 DUE TO OIL LEAK. FAILED AGAIN ON 4/28/99 AT 55900 MILES. WHITE EXHAUST SMOKE AND COOLANT DROP OG 35 MM IN 2438 MILES. AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR NOISY AND VIBRATES STEERING WHEEL AND DOES NOT COOL AT IDLE. COMPLAINT UNDER WARRANTY ON 3/31/98 NOT FIXED. REPLACED IDLER PULLEY ONLY. GETTING WORSE ON 4/30/99 AT 56400 MILES.

1994 BMW 525i questions

Does the 1994 BMW 525i have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1994 BMW 525i: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System; Vehicle Speed Control; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Electrical System (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1994 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.

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