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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007102400 BMW 525 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 525. while driving, the contact heard a noise. the vehicle then suddenly lost control ,veered to the right, and
007102399 BMW 525 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 525. while driving, the contact heard a noise. the vehicle then suddenly lost control ,veered to the right, and
004009922 BMW 525 1995 When accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward. the consumer pulled over and disconnected the cruise control cable to temporally stop the
004305444 BMW 525 1995 Electrical problem. *bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *sc the power windows worked
004305443 BMW 525 1995 Electrical problem. *bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *sc the power windows worked
004305442 BMW 525 1995 Electrical problem. *bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *sc the power windows worked
004305441 BMW 525 1995 Electrical problem. *bf the lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the a/c made noises. *sc the power windows worked
0000203111 BMW 525 1991 The brake light indicator flashed on the dashboard, soon after consumer noticed an electrical wire smell and smoke started coming from the air vents,
998148465 BMW 525 1992 In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $
998148464 BMW 525 1992 In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $
000143439 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000143438 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000114479 BMW 525 1994 Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90
0000106964 BMW 525 1995 When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. also, there is recall 94v219000 for
0000192020 BMW 525 1992 THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT ENOUGH, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND BAD GAS FUMES IN THE CAR . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
996186120 BMW 525 1992 PURCHASED CAR NEW, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM THE DASH, PULLED OVER AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
0000185218 BMW 525 1995 FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
996181953 BMW 525 1991 DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND STEERING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
994178373 BMW 525 1994 WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. TT
995171480 BMW 525 1995 IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995171479 BMW 525 1995 IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995167434 BMW 525 1990 Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, plastic pieces have fallen into latch mechanism from release button, male won't go into female portion
995162174 BMW 525 1990 WHEN IT RAINY OR THERE IS WATER ON GROUND WATER GET INTO OR ON THE BELT WHICH CAUSE THE POWER STEERING TO GO OUT AND LOSS CONTROL. TT
0000157882 BMW 525 1998 All automatic door locks in cold weather conditions become frozen, causing the doors not to close securely. dealer replaced the locks which did not
999157235 BMW 525 1990 Driver's seat belt failed to unlock after use. locking mechanism broke. also, seat adjuster rail had collapsed, causing seat to lean towards the
999157234 BMW 525 1990 Driver's seat belt failed to unlock after use. locking mechanism broke. also, seat adjuster rail had collapsed, causing seat to lean towards the
999145470 BMW 525 1992 The consumer was driving at 30 mph smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. consumer jumped out of vehicle, and the fire department came
0000143029 BMW 525 1993 When applying brakes vehicle races to very high rpms. it appears that vehicle will suddenly accelerate. *ak the dealer indicated that diagnosis
997140776 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
997140775 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
997140774 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
995128637 BMW 525 1985 The defective rear brake light circuit malfucntioned, causing the tail lights to go out while driving, which almost caused an accident. dealer
0000123202 BMW 525 1991 Recall 96v-1100000; ms. russo was never notified about this recall. ms. russo had the problem to be fixed before hearing about this recall, and later
997116409 BMW 525 1991 While driving at 45 mph and the srs light was on. dealer was aware, but had to reschdule to another appointment during that time. the airbag
997114772 BMW 525 1992 When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. mechanic stated that this was due to
996108795 BMW 525 1992 Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. the whole front end was damaged, not seen by
0000106965 BMW 525 1995 When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. also, there is recall 94v219000 for
996106279 BMW 525 1993 THE ORGINAL BATTERY LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT CUSHION EXPLODED, CAUSING A VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHIICLE. *AK
999096044 BMW 525 1995 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE UNPROTECTED FROM WATER, DIRT, ETC., AND MAY INDUCE FAILURE. *AK
999084527 BMW 525 1993 Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. brakes were
999082877 BMW 525 1990 Cooling system failed due to excessive pressure. said defect is now the subject of a recall to fix the admitted defect by bmw of north america inc,
996067265 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067264 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067262 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996029596 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
996029595 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
996029594 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
0000022975 BMW 525 1991 REPLACED LEAKING ENGINE GASKET. *AK
996022849 BMW 525 1992 DOOR PILLAR TOO THICK ON THE DRIVER'S/PASSENGER'S SIDES, OBSTRUCTING REAR VIEW, CAUSING A BLIND SPOT.
996019206 BMW 525 1994 A SHORT INSIDE THE FUSE BOX CAUSED A MELTDOWN OF THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK
996015256 BMW 525 1990 PERSISTENT GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA, DUE TO FUEL LINE HOSE/FITTINGS AFTER RECALL. (94V066000) *DH
995010350 BMW 525 1991 FUEL LINE METALLIC FITTINGS MALFUNCTIONED.
992009357 BMW 525 1991 OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROBLEMS. *SKD
994009317 BMW 525 1992 IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN WHEN KEY INSERTED. *SKD
994009316 BMW 525 1992 SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY.
994009315 BMW 525 1992 VEHICLE WANDERS/JUMPS.
995006252 BMW 525 1991 DEFECTIVE GEAR SHIFT HANDLE CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO JUMP FROM PARK TO REVERSE GEAR. *AW
995002321 BMW 525 1989 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED, CAUSING FAILURE OF DASHBOARD AND ENGINE SAFETY WARNING SYSTEMS. *SKD
994001581 BMW 525 1992 SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
994000563 BMW 525 1994 POWER STEERING PUMP CONTINUOSLY LEAKS. *AW
001158710 BMW 525 2001 Engine compartment started smoking. consumer pulled into a parking lot and shut vehicle off. service manager had vehicle towed to dealership.
998148471 BMW 525 1992 In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $
000143446 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000143445 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000143444 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000143437 BMW 525 1991 TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND THEY REPLACED WATER PUMP. CURRENTLY, CONSUMER IS NOW HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THERMOSTAT. *AK
000114830 BMW 525 1991 ON SUNNY DAY CONSUMER SPILLED COLD WATER ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THE GLASS CRACKED. *AK
000114823 BMW 525 1991 ON SUNNY DAY CONSUMER SPILLED COLD WATER ON THE WINDSHIELD AND THE GLASS CRACKED. *AK
0000106972 BMW 525 1995 When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. also, there is recall 94v219000 for
0000106971 BMW 525 1995 When attempting to exit consumer is unable to open the door or adjust the windows from inside the vehicle. also, there is recall 94v219000 for
0000192040 BMW 525 1992 THE AIR CONDITIONER IS NOT ENOUGH, TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AND BAD GAS FUMES IN THE CAR . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
996190222 BMW 525 1991 THE THROTTLE STICKS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE IN REVERSE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
996186572 BMW 525 1995 VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. *AK
996186140 BMW 525 1992 PURCHASED CAR NEW, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME FROM THE DASH, PULLED OVER AND CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
0000185239 BMW 525 1995 FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
0000185238 BMW 525 1995 FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
0000185219 BMW 525 1995 FUEL SYSTEM SHUTS DOWN AND WHEN IT COMES BACK ON THE CAR SURGES-THIS HAPPENS AT HIGHWAY SPEED.. *AK
996181973 BMW 525 1991 DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND STEERING WENT OUT OF CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
995180830 BMW 525 1995 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT
995180811 BMW 525 1995 DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT
995180810 BMW 525 1995 PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT
995178842 BMW 525 1992 PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILURE, BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LATCH PROPERLY. TT
994178393 BMW 525 1994 WHEN YOU LOCK THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE. TT
995172453 BMW 525 1994 Auto/trans: accelerator cable stuck in open position due to cruise control module; not engaged in cruise control position; speed 40 mph; no warning.
995172433 BMW 525 1994 Auto/trans: accelerator cable stuck in open position due to cruise control module; not engaged in cruise control position; speed 40 mph; no warning.
995171500 BMW 525 1995 IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995171499 BMW 525 1995 IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT
995169836 BMW 525 1992 Brake light/circuit light came on, 1 min after light came on noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash near the steering area, resulting in a fire
995162712 BMW 525 1994 APPEARS TO BE POWER DRAINAGE OF THE BATTERY INTERMITTENTLY. RENDERING VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. TT
995162692 BMW 525 1994 APPEARS TO BE POWER DRAINAGE OF THE BATTERY INTERMITTENTLY. RENDERING VEHICLE INOPERATIVE. TT
994157995 BMW 525 1989 WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT
999157255 BMW 525 1990 Driver's seat belt failed to unlock after use. locking mechanism broke. also, seat adjuster rail had collapsed, causing seat to lean towards the
998148472 BMW 525 1992 In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $
0000146317 BMW 525 1991 WHILE DRIVING EVERYTHING ON THE DASH WENT OUT. AFTER AN HOUR EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON. THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
0000146297 BMW 525 1991 WHILE DRIVING EVERYTHING ON THE DASH WENT OUT. AFTER AN HOUR EVERYTHING CAME BACK ON. THEN WENT OUT AGAIN. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
999145490 BMW 525 1992 The consumer was driving at 30 mph smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. consumer jumped out of vehicle, and the fire department came
997140795 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
997140794 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
997140793 BMW 525 1992 Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working
995128654 BMW 525 1985 The defective rear brake light circuit malfucntioned, causing the tail lights to go out while driving, which almost caused an accident. dealer
997114784 BMW 525 1992 When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. mechanic stated that this was due to
997111694 BMW 525 1991 POWER ADJUSTABLE SEATS SHORTED OUT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE, TURNED OFF VEHICLE TO PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
996108807 BMW 525 1992 Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. the whole front end was damaged, not seen by
996106291 BMW 525 1993 THE ORGINAL BATTERY LOCATED UNDER THE REAR SEAT CUSHION EXPLODED, CAUSING A VERY BAD FUMES/ODOR INSIDE THE VEHIICLE. *AK
996104419 BMW 525 1992 DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN GOING FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST GEAR. *AK
996104407 BMW 525 1992 DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN GOING FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST GEAR. *AK
999096045 BMW 525 1995 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ARE UNPROTECTED FROM WATER, DIRT, ETC., AND MAY INDUCE FAILURE. *AK
999084537 BMW 525 1993 Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. brakes were
999084528 BMW 525 1993 Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. brakes were
999082887 BMW 525 1990 Cooling system failed due to excessive pressure. said defect is now the subject of a recall to fix the admitted defect by bmw of north america inc,
0000074750 BMW 525 1998 HEATER.
0000074742 BMW 525 1998 HEATER.
996067272 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067273 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067270 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067271 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
996067263 BMW 525 1990 BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
0000049645 BMW 525 1991 SEAT WIRING FAILED RESULTING IN MELTING OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
0000049637 BMW 525 1991 SEAT WIRING FAILED RESULTING IN MELTING OF THE PLASTIC CASING.
996029602 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
996029603 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
996029604 BMW 525 1995 Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's
0000027646 BMW 525 1995 THE HEATER FAILED.
0000027206 BMW 525 1995 THE ENGINE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND CAUSED ACCIDENT.
0000022187 BMW 525 1995 POWER WINDOW FAILURE.
996015264 BMW 525 1990 PERSISTENT GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA, DUE TO FUEL LINE HOSE/FITTINGS AFTER RECALL. (94V066000) *DH
996012100 BMW 525 1994 DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. *SD
996012108 BMW 525 1994 DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM WHEN LOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE DOES NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. *SD
995010357 BMW 525 1991 THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURIES PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-029). *AK
995010349 BMW 525 1991 THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURIES PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-029). *AK
995009822 BMW 525 1995 ANITLOCK BRAKES FAILED. *SD
995009823 BMW 525 1995 NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING ACCIDENT. *SD
992009365 BMW 525 1991 OTHER: DRIVER'S AIR BAG PROBLEMS. *SKD
994009325 BMW 525 1992 IGNITION WOULD NOT TURN WHEN KEY INSERTED. *SKD
995008424 BMW 525 1989 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CAUSING CLUSTER MODULE/POWER WINDOWS/ALARM/POWER DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. *AK
995005408 BMW 525 1991 SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD
994001589 BMW 525 1992 SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD
995001444 BMW 525 1994 COMPUTER SYSTEM FAILURE, PREVENTING USE OF POWER DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS, TRAPPING DRIVER IN VEHICLE. *AW
994000571 BMW 525 1994 POWER STEERING PUMP CONTINUOSLY LEAKS. *AW

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