2002 BMW 525I Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 BMW 525I, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“While going over a bump vehicle lost control and shook. Consumer had to brake constantly to gain control. Dealer was able to duplicate the problem. The bushings were found to have no fluid. However, the bushings were checked on previous visits ,and no defects were found.”
NHTSA complaint #10112880, filed 2005-02, 30,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 BMW 525I
9 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 525I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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