BrakesPart report
1990 BMW 525I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 BMW 525I, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related recalls
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.Covers: BMW 525I 1990–1994, 325I 1992–1994, 735I 1990–1992 +11 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 14% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525I
Engine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 BMW 525I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology