1992 BMW 525 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1992 BMW 525 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 BMW 525. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and vehicle speed control (2). Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Electrical system5 36%
- Air bags1 7.1%
- Brakes1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Seat belts1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. Also, all the electrical parts are working intermittently, and transmission has been replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #837032, filed 1999-04Transmission and drivetrain: “In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $2000.00 damage to the rear end of vehicle. Then, in may of 2001, parking brake failed again while the vehicle was in park, allowing vehicle to roll forward into a tree, causing approximately $10,000.00 damage to front end. Dealership/manufacturer were uncooperative in handling this problem. The vehicle jumped out of park into reverse or neutral own it own causing accident.”
NHTSA complaint #889857, filed 2001-06Air bags: “Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 MPH and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The whole front end was damaged, not seen by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #807772, filed 1997-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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.
Recall details for the 1992 BMW 525 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1992 BMW 525.
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 1992 BMW 525 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1992 BMW 525 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1992 BMW 525 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (36% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.
Has the 1992 BMW 525 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 28, 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.