1998 BMW 525Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 BMW 525, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 29, 1999. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 BMW 525 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 BMW 525 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What 525 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ALL AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS BECOME FROZEN, CAUSING THE DOORS NOT TO CLOSE SECURELY. DEALER REPLACED THE LOCKS WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
Own a 1998 525?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.