1995 BMW 525I Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1995 BMW 525I, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While pulling into a parking space vehicle surged forward. Vehicle jumped across a cement barrier and collided with a wall. There were no injuries reported. Six months ago the same thing occurred without the collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10065276, filed 2004-03, 65,000 miles“On several occasions we tried depressing the brake pedal, turning off the cruise control switch, and finally even turning off the ignition for several seconds. The cruise control maintained the preset speed of 70 MPH. Brake pedal pressure and brake effectiveness allowed the car to be slowed and stopped. No other symptoms or instances have occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #746975, filed 2001-06Related 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 1995 BMW 525I
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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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