1994 BMW 525 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 BMW 525 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 525. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages (2) and steering (1). NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin 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.
- Electrical system3 38%
- Steering1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. Doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90 degree plus heat. Consumer had to keep blowing horn. Someone heard consumer and key was pushed through rubber seal skylight to unlock from the outside. Road side assistant was called & told consumer to carry a hammer to break windows out. Bmw dealership told consumer to bring vehicle in. Consumer scared to get back in.”
NHTSA complaint #861601, filed 2000-05Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1994 BMW 525 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. 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 1994 BMW 525 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1994 BMW 525 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 BMW 525 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by latches, locks and linkages with 2.
Has the 1994 BMW 525 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. 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 27, 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.