1994 BMW 525 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (3), Body / structure (2), Latches / locks (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Steering (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
05/08/2000 · Body / 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…
09/11/1996 · Electrical system
A SHORT INSIDE THE FUSE BOX CAUSED A MELTDOWN OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
02/21/1996 · Latches / locks
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. *SD
11/16/1995 · Latches / locks
WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. TT
08/10/1995 · 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
03/16/1995 · Electrical system
APPEARS TO BE POWER DRAINAGE OF THE BATTERY INTERMITTENTLY. RENDERING VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. TT
02/10/1995 · Steering
POWER STEERING PUMP CONTINUOSLY LEAKS. *AW
01/21/1995 · Electrical system
COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILURE, PREVENTING USE OF POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS, TRAPPING DRIVER IN VEHICLE. *AW