1991 BMW 525 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 20%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 1991 BMW 525, 20% of the 15 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.
“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 1997-08Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 BMW 525
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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