1992 BMW 525 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 BMW 525, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 1999-04“When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. Mechanic stated that this was due to the battery exploding. The battery has been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #813435, filed 1997-06“Brake light/circuit light came on, 1 min after light came on noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash near the steering area, resulting in a fire. .”
NHTSA complaint #967996, filed 1995-06Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 BMW 525
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 BMW 525
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.
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