2002 BMW 525I Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 BMW 525I, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2002 Bmw 525I. The driver's seat controls make a squeaking noise when moving the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was not repaired. The dealer stated that there was something in the seat track, which caused the noise. When the contact locks the vehicle, the alarm sounds, but the horn would not. The failure caused the battery to fail when this occurred overnight. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the sensor; however, the failure persisted. In addition, the keys do not lock or unlock the driver's side door. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235752, filed 2008-07, 48,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 BMW 525I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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