1995 BMW 525I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 21%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,813miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 BMW 525I, 21% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,813 miles. 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.
“Owner of 1995 Bmw 525 was unable to exit car .windows would not open with key on nor did sunroof open. The car would not start. South bay dealership refused to honor recall number 94v219000 as so did Bmw headquarters.”
NHTSA complaint #10311630, filed 2010-02, 153,537 miles“On a hot afternoon in sacramento, we stopped in a parking lot and shut off the car preparing to exit. The windows of the Bmw were up and we were not able to open the doors. The engine would not start and we were trapped in the hot car. Fortunately we had a car phone and called 911 for help. After a frightening half hour trapped in the hot locked car we were extricated. The car was towed to a garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10241640, filed 2008-09“The contact owns a 1995 Bmw 525I. While parked with the key out of the ignition, the occupant in the vehicle was unable to open any of the doors or windows manually. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10457057, filed 2012-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Bmw 525I. The contact stated that the driver side front door failed to unlock and the driver side window fell down into the vehicle. The passenger side and rear doors will open, but she must open them quickly. The contact has been locked in the vehicle once. The dealer was notified. Nhtsa recall number 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 147,813.”
NHTSA complaint #10200173, filed 2007-08, 147,813 miles“The contact owns a 1995 Bmw 525I. After sitting idle in the vehicle, the contact attempted to exit but was locked in the vehicle for over ten minutes. The contact referenced NHTSA recall campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch) however the dealer advised her VIN was not included in the recall. Any repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10340617, filed 2010-06Related recalls
- 94V219000Nov 8, 1994The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.Covers: BMW 525I 1994–1995, 525IA 1994–1995, 525IT 1994–1995
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1995 BMW 525I
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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