1991 BMW 525I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 23%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 167,446miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1991 BMW 525I, 23% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 167,446 miles.
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.
“I parked my car in the garage as usual. When I went out to leave home the steering was locked. Nothing out of the ordinary was done after parking it or when attempting to start it. The lights for the radio came on, the windshield wiper works, the lights on the console light up, but the steering wheel is locked and the key will not turn more than a few centimeters.”
NHTSA complaint #10481271, filed 2012-10, 167,446 miles“Fluid leaks since '11/95. Have had a total of 3 coils replaced; r/r lower timing cover, replaced gaskets/new drive belts - r/r oil pan and replaced gasket to the tune of $1,125.00 at 39,243 miles. Waranty is 4 yrs./50k miles. Asked for an adjustment due to low mileage and highly unusual problems. Received form letter saying sorry, car is out of warranty. This $45k+ auto”
NHTSA complaint #701020, filed 1998-11“The trunk appears to be closed and can still be unlocked with the trunk light on causing the battery to run down, which in turn upset the door lock program which is still having problems. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552975, filed 2000-07Related 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 1991 BMW 525I
5 complaintsAir bags
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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