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Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. FUEL SEEPAGE BETWEEN THE FEED FUEL HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING CAN RESULT IN FREE FUEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO…
1992 BMW 525Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1992 BMW 525, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 6, 2001. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1992 BMW 525 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
1Seat belts
1Suspension
1Air bags
1Visibility
1Engine and engine cooling
1Parking brake
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1992 BMW 525 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.
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
1992 vs. every other 525 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 525 median. How we score
'85'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'97'98'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1992 BMW 525, and the recalls they led to.
- AIR BAG WIRING FAILURELed to recall 96V-110
In owners' words
What 525 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
IN MAY OF 1998 VEHICLE'S PARKING BRAKE FAILED AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO ROLL ACROSS A PARKING LOT, STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED APPROXIMATELY $2000.00 DAMAGE TO THE REAR END OF VEHICLE. THEN, IN MAY OF 2001, PARKING BRAKE FAILED AGAIN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL…
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 INTERMITTENTLY, AND TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. *AK
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WHEN GOING FROM 4TH TO 3RD GEAR AT ABOUT 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST GEAR. *AK
Own a 1992 525?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.