Transmission and drivetrainPart report
1990 BMW 525I Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 27%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1990 BMW 525I, 27% of the 11 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 11% |
| 2004 | 7 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 14% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1990 BMW 525I
Engine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
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