1998 BMW 525i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 BMW 525i has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

0Recalls
2Owner 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.

1998 BMW 525i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 525i.

Most common 1998 BMW 525i problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Equipment1

What owners report

1999-09-08, Equipment
ASH TRAY.
1999-08-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WE ARE REPORTING A SIGNIFICANT BRAKE WEAR ON MINIMAL MILEAGE WITH VERY MODEST USAGE. WE WE ASKED BY THE DEALERSHIP NOT TO REPORT THIS TO THE NATIONAL OFFICE. WE HAVE , AS YET, NOT REPRTED THIS TO THE NATIOANL BMW OFFICE UNTIL WE FILED THIS REPORT AND RECEIVED A RESPONSE FROM YOU REGARDING ANYOTHER SIGNIFICANT REPORTS OF BMW BREAK FAILURE OR EXTREME WEAR. WE HAVE HAD TWO PREVIOUSLY LEASED BMW'S THAT WERE DIRVEN THEIR FULL 36MON/36,000 MILES WITH NO BREAK PROBLEMS INCLUDING NO REPLACEMENT OF PADS OR ROTORS.

1998 BMW 525i questions

Does the 1998 BMW 525i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 BMW 525i at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 525i?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Equipment (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 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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