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SeatsPart report

1990 BMW 525 Seats 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 seats of the 1990 BMW 525, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1991213%
1990229%

Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525

Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Latches, 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology