1991 BMW 525 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 BMW 525 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1991 BMW 525. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (3) and electrical system (2). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags3 20%
- Electrical system2 13%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Seats2 13%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
Example complaints
Air bags: “While driving at 45 MPH and the srs light was on. Dealer was aware, but had to reschdule to another appointment during that time. The airbag deployed, causing injuries to the occupant. Dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #815089, filed 1997-08Electrical system: “The brake light indicator flashed on the dashboard, soon after consumer noticed an electrical wire smell and smoke started coming from the air vents, and within seconds vehicle was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10008720, filed 2003-02Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 94V066000Apr 11, 1994Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: BMW 525 1989–1993, 325 1989–1993, 318 1989–1993 +2 more
Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
- 91V029000Feb 15, 1991Vehicle speed controlCovers: BMW 525 1991
Insufficient axial clearance exists for throttle valve, shaft, and housing due to the different thermal expansion rates of the separate parts when vehicle reaches normal operating temperatures and ambient temperature is 40 degrees fahrenheit or less.
Recall details for the 1991 BMW 525 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE94088Air bag wiring failureClosed · Nov 25, 1994
- PE94057Steering lck-up/impedimentClosed · Jul 26, 1994
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 525
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 8 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 15 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1991 BMW 525 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1991 BMW 525 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 BMW 525 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 3.
Has the 1991 BMW 525 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.