1995 BMW 525 Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 BMW 525 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 525. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility (4) and engine cooling (3). Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Visibility 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.
- Air bags4 27%
- Engine cooling3 20%
- Brakes2 13%
- Equipment2 13%
- Suspension2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Exterior lighting1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “Dual airbags did not deploy while driving on highway at 50 MPH, vehicle suddenly turned over, crashed into median, no warning, cause unkown, vehicle totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #809394, filed 1997-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. Also, there is recall 94v219000 for the same type of problem, dealer states vehicle is not included in the recall. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #854761, filed 2000-01Engine cooling: “When traveling 30 MPH consumer smelled smoke odor. Also noted smoke came from the right front passenger's side when the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department was called and unable to determine the cause of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #847317, filed 1999-09Vehicle speed control: “When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward. The consumer pulled over and disconnected the cruise control cable to temporally stop the problem. The dealership was notified. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10112944, filed 2005-02Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 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 1995 BMW 525 have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1995 BMW 525 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 BMW 525 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by visibility with 4.
Has the 1995 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.