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1993 BMW 525Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1993 BMW 525, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Vehicle speed control

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1993 BMW 525 has problems

3 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
Vehicle speed control20
Electrical system10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

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

1 recall

1993 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.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-066 · Apr 11, 1994 · 116,300 vehicles

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…

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

1993 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

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1993 BMW 525, and the recalls they led to.

  1. AIR BAG WIRING FAILUREEA95013 · closed Jul 15, 1996
    Led to recall 96V-110
In owners' words

What 525 owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE RACES TO VERY HIGH RPMS. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. *AK THE DEALER INDICATED THAT DIAGNOSIS WOULD BE DONE IF THE CONDITION REOCCURS. THE CONDITION DID NOT REOCCUR, ACCORDING TO THE CONSUMER. *YH
Complaint 885361 · Apr 9, 2001
THROTTLE STUCK WIDE-OPEN AFTER FULL-THROTTLE ACCELERATION ON TO EXPRESSWAY. WAS UNABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE WITHOUT SWITCHING-OFF IGNITION. BRAKES WERE DAMAGED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OVERHEATING. POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE.
Complaint 707118 · Jun 2, 1999

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