1991 BMW 525I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 15%of 13 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 air bags of the 1991 BMW 525I, 15% of the 13 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling 65mph going around a curb when suddenly, the driver's side air bag deployed for no reason. It obstructed the driver's view. Had not hit anything & no other vehicle had hit Bmw. Steering wheel had to be taped to be driven.”
NHTSA complaint #830898, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 96V110000Jul 1, 1996The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.Covers: BMW 525I 1991–1992, 850I 1991–1992, 735I 1991–1992 +9 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 25 | 35% |
| 2006 | 44 | 57% |
| 2005 | 22 | 63% |
| 2004 | 33 | 39% |
| 2003 | 10 | 31% |
| 2002 | 9 | 31% |
| 2001 | 4 | 18% |
| 1995 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 28% |
| 1991 | 2 | 15% |
| 1990 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1991 BMW 525I
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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.
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