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Body and structurePart report

1990 BMW 525I Body and structure Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
9%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 1 complaints about the body and structure of the 1990 BMW 525I, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200734%
200623%
200445%
200313%
2002414%
199514%
1993120%
1992211%
1991215%
199019%

Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525I

Engine cooling
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 BMW 525I

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology