1990 BMW 525 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 BMW 525, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's seat belt failed to unlock after use. Locking mechanism broke. Also, seat adjuster rail had collapsed, causing seat to lean towards the right when going up hill. Taking vehicle to dealer to check.”
NHTSA complaint #853802, filed 1999-12“Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, plastic pieces have fallen into latch mechanism from release button, male won't go into female portion. Tt”
NHTSA complaint #966017, filed 1995-05Related recalls
- 90V016000Jan 30, 1990Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the…Covers: BMW 525 1989–1990, 750 1988–1990, 735 1988–1990 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 BMW 525
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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