1997 BMW 525Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 BMW 525, most often about the wheels. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 27, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 BMW 525 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 BMW 525 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 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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What 525 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE HUB FAILED AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF AND THE 1997 525TDS HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN AND ROLLED 2 AND 1/2 TIMES. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES. *TR
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