| Id | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Complaint Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 003124954 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw 525i. the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated without warning when he shifted into drive. he had to shut off |
| 007121021 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | 1) we purchased the vehicle used, with no problems. while traveling, we got out of the vehicle and when we got in, we noticed that a airbag light and |
| 007121020 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | 1) we purchased the vehicle used, with no problems. while traveling, we got out of the vehicle and when we got in, we noticed that a airbag light and |
| 007116231 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Tl*the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. the contact stated that the driver side front door failed to unlock and the driver side window fell down into |
| 007111546 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | I believe moisture collected in the bottom of the "spare tire well" in the trunk- due to changing flat tire and opening trunk in the rain. there is |
| 007111545 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | I believe moisture collected in the bottom of the "spare tire well" in the trunk- due to changing flat tire and opening trunk in the rain. there is |
| 007108419 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 bmw 525i. on april 6, 2007, while driving 55mph, there was smoke present in the vehicle. the heated passenger seat caught |
| 007092750 | BMW | 525I | 2005 | I GOT A SECOND DEGREE BURN FROM MY CAR SEAT HEAT MALFUNCTION FROM MY 2005 BMW 525I. THE CAR SEAT WENT ON FIRE AND BURNED MY CLOTH AND MY SKIN. *JB |
| 006077121 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | 1995 bmw 525i caught on fire while driving. *ts the fire started under the hood. the entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. the cause of the |
| 006075928 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | (1) my 1990 bmw 525i started to over heat on august 01,2006. the temp gauge goes up 50% mark. the coolant level went down every day and i filled it up |
| 006071542 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | I ALSO HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM ON MY 525I BMW. I TOOK IT IN A COUPLE OF TIMES AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY CAR. *JB |
| 006060353 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was |
| 006060352 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was |
| 006060351 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was |
| 006055373 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | PASSENGER SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT RECEPTACLE IS MALFUNCTIONING.*JB |
| 005050621 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | The i-drive software obviously has a lot of "bugs" the latest incident occurred on 12/13/05, when pressing the steering wheel control buttons, the |
| 005050620 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | The i-drive software obviously has a lot of "bugs" the latest incident occurred on 12/13/05, when pressing the steering wheel control buttons, the |
| 005037521 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | 2003 bmw 525i died twice leaving the consumer stranded.***no answer required***.*mr the ignition coils failed on the vehicle. the consumer stated |
| 005037520 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | 2003 bmw 525i died twice leaving the consumer stranded.***no answer required***.*mr the ignition coils failed on the vehicle. the consumer stated |
| 901027752 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | 2004 bmw 525i experiencing problems with the brake equipment.***no answer required***. *mr consumer continued to experience problems with breaks |
| 004026816 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | Dt: vehicle was involved in an frontal impact the air bags deployed, however the consumer sustained 3rd degree burns to the chin area, and had to |
| 005024011 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | While changing the tire on my 2003 bmw 525 car jack slipped out causing car to drop on my arm, breaking my arm. i believe the car jack for this car |
| 005014467 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Transmission slipping. i have a 1995 525 bmw with 112000 miles. the transmission instantly one day slipped and the indicator light went on to see my |
| 005011283 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | On 8 march 2005 at approximately 3:20pm, [xxx] (spouse) and [xxx] (4 year old child) were heading westbound on grand river ave. in novi michigan. [ |
| 005011216 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | Alternator failure (of a 525i bmw 2001) due to the entrance of leaves and dirty through the cooling hose of the alternator and getting into the |
| 004009850 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While going over a bump vehicle lost control and shook. consumer had to brake constantly to gain control. dealer was able to duplicate the |
| 005009087 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | The rear floor of my 2002 bmw(525i) has 2 inches of water, carpet soaked,mildew, the front carpet was soaked , drivers side(front) wetter than the |
| 004315374 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT HEATER FAILED AND CONSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER WAS BURNED. *JB |
| 004309900 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | Repeated ignition coil failure on my 2003 bmw 525i series. the dealers has attempted to repair pair this same problem four times. i question the |
| 004299218 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | While shifting gears from first to second gear vehicle suddenly accelerated. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the |
| 004298826 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | CAR HAD SHUT DOWN ON HIGHWAY.*AK |
| 004296904 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | While driving at 20 mph and making left turning consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, neither the side or front driver air |
| 004296903 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | While driving at 20 mph and making left turning consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision. upon impact, neither the side or front driver air |
| 004289406 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | When parking the vehicle in a parking lot consumer noticed that the splash shield scrapped the concrete driveway when entering parking lot, and |
| 004288602 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | While sitting in my 1991 bmw 525i the seat suddenly fell backward,and sideways. after removing the seat, and almost completely dissassembling it so i |
| 004286730 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | Faulty air bag system.*mr the passenger restraint light illuminated on the dash. the consumer contacted the dealer who indicated that the first |
| 0000278628 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | While driving consumer's vehicle was hit on the driver side front quarter panel. the air bags deployed. driver was burned in the face and chest. *ak |
| 004269260 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | While pulling into a parking space vehicle surged forward. vehicle jumped across a cement barrier and collided with a wall. there were no injuries |
| 004262039 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | While shifting gears from first to second, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the |
| 901261800 | BMW | 525I | 2004 | CONSUMER NOTICED HOOD MISALIGNMENT. ALSO, DEALER NOTICED A DEFECT ON THE SOS SYSTEM. (NAR) *LA *CB |
| 0000256935 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. LIGHTS WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK |
| 003221238 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003221237 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003221234 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003221233 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003221232 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003220989 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | The seat belt warning chime has a malfunction, that results in the chime remaining on even if the seat belt has been fastened. this is caused by a |
| 001185748 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | ODOMETER ON VEHICLE IS NOT READING SPEED CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.AK |
| 002175777 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | Consumer's vehicle was having the same door lock/latch problem as stated in recall 94v219000. but this vehicle was not included in recall due to |
| 002163669 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Coolant system is not working properly. vehicle is overheating. when vehicle is in red plastic part, coolant system melts. contacted dealer, and |
| 001158257 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving smelled rubber burning. then consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood. she pulled over and shut off engine. ther ewa sno |
| 001139770 | BMW | 525I | 1989 | 1 year ago motor went into consumer's vehicle. it split radiator in the seam. consumer took recall 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall 98v178 into |
| 996119146 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | WATER PUMP RELEASED THE RADIATOR CAP. THIS MALFUNCTION CAUSED VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER WILL NOT COVER PROBLEM UNDER RECALL 98V178000. *AK |
| 000118883 | BMW | 525I | 1989 | Back end of the driver's side seat will not stay in place. pins that actuate the back of the seat broke and allowed the seat to twist. if the |
| 998115243 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | KEY CAN BE REMOVED FORM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE IN ANY OTHER GEARS. DEALER NOTIFIED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK |
| 999105947 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | THE TIGHTNESS IN THE AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR CAUSED THE TENSIONER BASE PLATE AND ADJUSTABLE PULLEY TO FAIL. *YD |
| 999105946 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | THE TIGHTNESS IN THE AIR CONDITION COMPRESSOR CAUSED THE TENSIONER BASE PLATE AND ADJUSTABLE PULLEY TO FAIL. *YD |
| 001097236 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | Re: bmw 525i wagon with sports package. caster in front wheels permanently maladjusted such that at about 8,000miles severe cupping is caused on |
| 002089199 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | BRAKE LIGHT FAILED NO DAMAGE, DEALER WON'T HONOR RECALL #96V111000. *AK |
| 001079741 | BMW | 525I | 1999 | The driver's interior door handle, which is plastic, broke off in my hand without opening the door as i attempted to exit the vehicle. according to a |
| 0000077719 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Car will sporadicly jerk out of first gear with no warning or reason. when situation occurs, auto will move a few feet and then jerk out of first |
| 0000077718 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Car will sporadicly jerk out of first gear with no warning or reason. when situation occurs, auto will move a few feet and then jerk out of first |
| 001073270 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | On several occasions we tried depressing the brake pedal, turning off the cruise control switch, and finally even turning off the ignition for several |
| 001073269 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | On several occasions we tried depressing the brake pedal, turning off the cruise control switch, and finally even turning off the ignition for several |
| 000066136 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 0000038729 | BMW | 525I | 1993 | Received installation of recalled radiator cap at vob bmw in 9/27/99 (98v178000) that was supposed to keep the bmw cars from overheating which causes |
| 000034306 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| 000016142 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Prior to recall notification (98v178000), consumer experienced cooling system failure, consumer then took vehicle to repair shop to have repairs |
| 0000014672 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | The consumer purchased vehicle based on information stated in brochure that the vehicle was installed with rear side airbags option which also |
| 0000004538 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | THREE BMW BATTERIES HAVE FAILED WITHIN THEIR WARRANTY PERIOD. NLM |
| 999003569 | BMW | 525I | 1993 | A malfunction or failure of a colling system component (thermostat, water pump or fan belt) caused the vehicle to overheat prior to recall notice 98v- |
| 0000193051 | BMW | 525I | 1998 | ASH TRAY. |
| 999153102 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | RADIATOR BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. ALSO, HEATER CORE CRACKED. *AK |
| 0000126191 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | After having recall repair work done last week vehicle is still experiencing same problem, the throttle will remain open, while driving vehicle. |
| 0000107147 | BMW | 525I | 1989 | Vehicle parked in garage. noticed leakage on floor of garage. contacted dealer & took vehicle in oct. was informed by mechanic the heater core had |
| 999091195 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | Head gasket was replaced under warranty 3/31/98 due to oil leak. failed again on 4/28/99 at 55900 miles. white exhaust smoke and coolant drop og 35 mm |
| 999091194 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | Head gasket was replaced under warranty 3/31/98 due to oil leak. failed again on 4/28/99 at 55900 miles. white exhaust smoke and coolant drop og 35 mm |
| 999088706 | BMW | 525I | 1998 | We are reporting a significant brake wear on minimal mileage with very modest usage. we we asked by the dealership not to report this to the national |
| 998078215 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | THE SRS {A SAFETY SYSTEM} LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING. *AK |
| 996076603 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | The speedometer operates irratically during cold weather. it functions ok when warm. this is caused by bad materials used on the speedometer pcb board |
| 997076213 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | Fluid leaks since '11/95. have had a total of 3 coils replaced; r/r lower timing cover, replaced gaskets/new drive belts - r/r oil pan and replaced |
| 997076212 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | Fluid leaks since '11/95. have had a total of 3 coils replaced; r/r lower timing cover, replaced gaskets/new drive belts - r/r oil pan and replaced |
| 997076211 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | Fluid leaks since '11/95. have had a total of 3 coils replaced; r/r lower timing cover, replaced gaskets/new drive belts - r/r oil pan and replaced |
| 999064105 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | CONSUMERS WERE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION LOCKED ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND IGNITION. MJS |
| 999064104 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | CONSUMERS WERE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION LOCKED ALL DOORS, WINDOWS AND IGNITION. MJS |
| 999059750 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL (98V178) PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO ENGINE COMPONENTS. MJS |
| 996059274 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | DOOR BRAKE HIT GLASS CAUSING WINDOW TO SHATTER INTO DRIVER'S FACE. MJS |
| 997059272 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL (98V-178) SEVERAL TIMES PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE, CAUSING DAMAGE ENGINE COMPONENTS. MJS |
| 998059270 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | E-PROM, PRESSURE REGULATOR AND GASKET REPLACED. MJS |
| 998059268 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | BRAKE SENSOR FAILED. MJS |
| 993059267 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | FAILURE OF THE FUEL LINE RECALL COMPONENT (94V-066) PRIOR TO NOTICE RESULTING IN FUMES ENTERING CABIN. MJS |
| 998059265 | BMW | 525I | 1992 | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT FAILED. MJS |
| 998056089 | BMW | 525I | 1989 | Heater core exploded filling the car with suffocating steam, vapors, and hot liquid antifreeze which saturated both pant legs of 3 year old scalding |
| 0000055539 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | POWER DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FAILED CAUSING ERRATIC PERFORMANCE OF THE LOCKS. |
| 0000053443 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Door failed to open properly. in addition, electrical problems caused windows and seat belts to malfunction. finally, short in fuses, resulted in |
| 0000053441 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Door failed to open properly. in addition, electrical problems caused windows and seat belts to malfunction. finally, short in fuses, resulted in |
| 0000053440 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Door failed to open properly. in addition, electrical problems caused windows and seat belts to malfunction. finally, short in fuses, resulted in |
| 995053419 | BMW | 525I | 1991 | VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO FAILURE OF THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES, RECALL ISSUED AFTER ACCIDENT OCCURED. |
| 0000051446 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | REAR BACK TAIL LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT FAILED. |
| 992051445 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | BATTERY FAILED. |
| 998051444 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | WATER PUMP FAILED. |
| 998051443 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | HEATER CORE FAILED. |
| 998051439 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | OIL PAN GASKET FAILED CAUSING OIL LEAK. |
| 0000051438 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS FREON EVERY YEAR. |
| 997042633 | BMW | 525I | 1993 | Vehicle parked on on down hill grade. when vehicle is started and put in reverse gear, the transmission does not engage immediately and vehicle rolls |
| 994027280 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | FUEL LINE RECALL REPAIR DELAYED BY DEALER. |
| 995027279 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | WATER PUMP FAILED. |
| 993027278 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | FRONT AND REAR BRAKES FAILED. |
| 993027277 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | BATTERY FAILED CAUSING ELECTRONIC LOCK, POWER WINDOW, RADIO, AND CLOCK FAILURES. |
| 995027276 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | THERMOSTAT FAILED. |
| 992027275 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. |
| 991027274 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS. |
| 995027273 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | RADIATOR LEAKED. |
| 994027272 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | SEAT HEATER BURNED OCCUPANT. |
| 994027271 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLES. |
| 992027270 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE. |
| 991027269 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. |
| 996027268 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | HEAD GASKET LEAKED. |
| 996027267 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING KEY TO JAM. |
| 995027266 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. |
| 994026102 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | FUEL LINE RECALL REPAIR DELAYED DUE TO DEALER PROBLEM. |
| 995026101 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | THERMOSTAT FAILED. |
| 996026100 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | RADIATOR LEAKS. |
| 993026099 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | FRONT BRAKES FAILED. |
| 993026098 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | REAR BRAKES FAILED. |
| 995026097 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | WATER PUMP FAILED. |
| 995026096 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. |
| 992026095 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE. |
| 996026094 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | LOCK IN STEERING WHEEL BROKE. |
| 991026093 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. |
| 994026092 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLES IN TRACK. |
| 991026090 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | DIFFERENTIAL LEAK. |
| 992026089 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | OXYGEN SENSOR FAILED. |
| 995026088 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | HEAD GASKET LEAKS OIL. |
| 996025214 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | SECURITY SYSTEM ENGAGED WHILE OCCUPANTS INSIDE, OCCUPANTS TRAPPED INSIDE. |
| 996025213 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | COMPUTER COMMAND CONTROL MODULE FAILED, LOCKING CONSUMER IN VEHICLE. |
| 003228994 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | I have 2001 bmw 525i. i went to dealer service so many times to fix my problem concern. they won't fix it and said that "no customers complaint |
| 003228509 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | I have 2001 bmw 525i. i went to dealer service so many times to fix my problem concern. they won't fix it and said that "no customers complaint |
| 003221474 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | The seat belt warning chime has a malfunction, that results in the chime remaining on even if the seat belt has been fastened. this is caused by a |
| 003221236 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 003221235 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | While driving and without warning the consumer had to drive a certain speed in order for the ajar indicator light or the alarm sound to come on, to |
| 0000213269 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM |
| 0000212787 | BMW | 525I | 1990 | WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLES AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM |
| 003210775 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | The radiator was replaced due to a crack in the housing. the dealer diagnosed that the crack resulted from too much pressure in the cooling system |
| 003199617 | BMW | 525I | 2003 | Bought car new in april of 2001. since that time, driver side headlight (low beam) has burned out 3 times. do not know if this is a safety defect or |
| 002189745 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER IS COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS |
| 001185758 | BMW | 525I | 2001 | ODOMETER ON VEHICLE IS NOT READING SPEED CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.AK |
| 002179445 | BMW | 525I | 2002 | Gas gauge did not work. vehicle ran out of gas while indicator showed 1/8 of a tank. gas indicator light never came on to show that fuel was low. |
| 002175786 | BMW | 525I | 1994 | CONSUMER HAS SAME PROBLEM WITH COOLANT SYSTEM AS STATED IN RECALL 98V178000. BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK |
| 001163806 | BMW | 525I | 1995 | Consumer was trapped in vehicle because power door locks failed. dealership examined vehicle and determined that control module for lock system had to |
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