Other or unknownPart report

2005 BMW 525I Other or unknown Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 9%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage: 135,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 BMW 525I, 9% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

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.

“On april 11, 2015. I was taking my vehicle to my mechanic to get it serviced after sitting all winter. As I was driving I noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. I pulled over, could not locate the source. I continued to my mechanic. Once there we opened the trunk, we noticed and smelled something burning. We took out the tire and noticed water in the wheel well, which made an electrical component sparking, smoking and on fire. I had the vehicle towed to Bmw. They stated the water damaged the micro power module. …”

NHTSA complaint #10764978, filed 2015-09, 135,000 miles

“I popped the hood and removed the enclosure cap for the passenger side daytime running lamp and discovered that the wiring on the harness to the light bulb was exposed. The covering around the wiring had disintegrated in several places. I attempted to remove the light bulb and received an electric shock. I then put the light bulb and harness back inside the lamp housing and put the cap back on. I took the vehicle to an global imports, authorized Bmw dealer in atlanta, ga on march 11, 2014. I was told that the condition of the harness was a potential fire hazard. …”

NHTSA complaint #10573218, filed 2014-03, 157,258 miles

“Sunroof drain clogged into trunk causing fire in battery compartment and spare tire area. Vehicle was stationary in shop after not being run for hours.”

NHTSA complaint #10948007, filed 2017-01, 114,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2007	6	8%
2006	3	4%
2005	3	9%
2004	3	4%
2003	1	3%
2002	3	10%
2001	1	5%
1995	2	8%

Other parts of the 2005 BMW 525I

Air bags
22 complaints Seat belts
7 complaints Seats
6 complaints Electrical system
4 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints Brakes
1 complaints Engine
1 complaints Exterior lighting
1 complaints Fuel system
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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