1993 BMW 525I Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 60%of 5 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 engine cooling of the 1993 BMW 525I, 60% of the 5 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“Received installation of recalled radiator cap at vob Bmw in 9/27/99 (98v178000) that was supposed to keep the Bmw cars from overheating which causes the engine to overheat and burnup. On 5/9/00 the temp was 95 degrees f, after running my air conditioning, my car began to smoke heavily and the engine burned-out before I could get it all the way off the road. The service mechanic I had my car towed to, found that the radiator and engine both had a large hole in each. Also, the water pump impeller which is plastic was broken or melted off. …”
NHTSA complaint #723498, filed 2000-06“A malfunction or failure of a colling system component (thermostat, water pump or fan belt) caused the vehicle to overheat prior to recall notice 98v-178. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552353, filed 2000-05“Design of charcoal filter canister caused it to absorbed a large amount of water causing it to freeze and the fuel pump kept pumping until the fuel tank imploded.”
NHTSA complaint #543576, filed 1999-01Related recalls
- 98V178000Aug 4, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in…Covers: BMW 525I 1989–1995, 735I 1988–1995, 735ILA 1988–1995 +28 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 7% |
| 2001 | 4 | 18% |
| 1995 | 4 | 17% |
| 1994 | 3 | 43% |
| 1993 | 3 | 60% |
| 1992 | 7 | 39% |
| 1991 | 5 | 38% |
| 1990 | 6 | 55% |
Other parts of the 1993 BMW 525I
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 525I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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