1994 BMW 525 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1994 BMW 525, 13% of the 8 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.
“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 2000-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 525
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 BMW 525
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.
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