1994 BMW 525I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 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 vehicle speed control of the 1994 BMW 525I, 14% of the 7 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.
“After having recall repair work done last week vehicle is still experiencing same problem, the throttle will remain open, while driving vehicle. Recall # 97v131000.”
NHTSA complaint #824205, filed 1998-06Related recalls
- 97V131000Aug 19, 1997The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic…Covers: BMW 525I 1989–1995, 318I 1992–1997, 318IS 1992–1997 +12 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 BMW 525I
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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