Complaints over time
Complaints about the 1990 BMW 525 peaked in 1995, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
1990 BMW 525
Sedan, gasoline. Owner complaints on file from Mar 10, 1995 to Dec 7, 1999.
Recall campaigns covering this model year2178k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints7Close to the median 1990 sedan
Severity index14.31990 sedans average 17.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
29% of complaints about the 1990 BMW 525 name seat belts
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
2 recall campaigns cover the 1990 BMW 525
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94V-066 | Apr 11, 1994 | Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting | Fuel system | 116,300 | Repair or modification |
| 90V-016 | Jan 30, 1990 | Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and… | Seat belts | 62,000 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 1990 BMW 525
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Dec 7, 1999Failure Oct 17, 1999Durham, NCBuckle assembly, Seats
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED TO UNLOCK AFTER USE. LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE. ALSO, SEAT ADJUSTER RAIL HAD COLLAPSED, CAUSING SEAT TO LEAN TOWARDS THE RIGHT WHEN GOING UP HILL. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO CHECK. *AK
NHTSA complaint 853802 - Filed Apr 24, 1999Failure Apr 18, 1999Naples, FLCooling system
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, RECALL NO. 98V-178000. *AK
NHTSA complaint 705943 - Filed Apr 1, 1997Failure Jul 1, 1996BAY Head, NJBrake lights, Latch, Seat heater/cooler, Seats
BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED; ALSO COULD NOT OPEN UNLOCKED DOOR FROM INSIDE/DRIVER'S SEAT WOBBLED AND SEA THEATER OVERHEATED, BURNING DRIVER. *AK
NHTSA complaint 602895 - Filed Oct 11, 1996Newark, DEHydraulic power assist system
THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN A RAIN STORM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
NHTSA complaint 803470 - Filed May 30, 1996Failure May 7, 1996LOS Angele, CAFuel system, Hoses, Lines/piping, And fittings
PERSISTENT GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA, DUE TO FUEL LINE HOSE/FITTINGS AFTER RECALL. (94V066000) *DH
NHTSA complaint 504969 - Filed May 30, 1995Failure Feb 9, 1995Wichita Fall, TXBuckle assembly
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP BELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, PLASTIC PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO LATCH MECHANISM FROM RELEASE BUTTON, MALE WON'T GO INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT
NHTSA complaint 966017 - Filed Mar 10, 1995Failure Mar 3, 1995Detroit, MIPumpCrash
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
NHTSA complaint 961652
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- B510819 Jan 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. - MSG1016 Oct 1, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL 96V111 - THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVES THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. *TW - MSG0415 Oct 1, 1996 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RECALL 96V110 - BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HAS INITIATED A RECALL CAMPAIGN WHICH INVOLVES THE AIRBAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB. *TW - 320193(3752) Apr 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NEW STYLE STEERING COLUMN. *TW - 130792(3700) Aug 1, 1993 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FEED FUEL HOSES UPDATE. *TW - 120894(4117) Jan 1, 1995 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINE WILL NOT START. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.