Electrical systemPart report
1990 BMW 525I Electrical system 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 electrical system of the 1990 BMW 525I, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Related service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 19% |
| 2006 | 7 | 9% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 21 | 25% |
| 2003 | 8 | 25% |
| 2002 | 5 | 17% |
| 2001 | 6 | 27% |
| 1995 | 4 | 17% |
| 1994 | 1 | 14% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 4 | 22% |
| 1991 | 3 | 23% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525I
Engine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 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