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1986 BMW 524Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 1986 BMW 524. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 1986. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1986 BMW 524 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1986 BMW 524 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Brake lights: switch

Recall 86V-151 · Nov 10, 1986 · 97,300 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SWITCH PLUNGER COULD JAM, RENDERING BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER INOPERATIVE OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLIMINATED, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.

Best & worst years

1986 vs. every other 524 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 524 median. How we score

'86'87
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1986 BMW 524, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASEEA90002 · closed Oct 30, 1990
    No recall
  2. HEATER CORE FAILUREEA92017 · closed Mar 30, 1993
    Led to recall 93V-015
  3. BRAKES DRAG & FAILPE89142 · closed Oct 12, 1989
    No recall

Own a 1986 524?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.