no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Risk. IF A CRACK WERE TO FORM OR A SEAM WERE TO SEPARATE IN THE HEATER CORE END PIECE, HOT COOLANT COULD SUDDENLY BE EXPELLED, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY…
1993 BMW 525iProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1993 BMW 525i, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1993 BMW 525i has problems
5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
1Equipment1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Structure
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1993 BMW 525i 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
Vehicle speed control
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO REMAIN PARTIALLY OPEN.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS EITHER WILL NOT OPERATE OR WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ON, REGARDLESS OF BRAKE PEDAL POSITION.
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 525i 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 525i median. How we score
'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What 525i owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECEIVED INSTALLATION OF RECALLED RADIATOR CAP AT VOB BMW IN 9/27/99 (98V178000) THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE BMW CARS FROM OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSES THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND BURNUP. ON 5/9/00 THE TEMP WAS 95 DEGREES F, AFTER RUNNING MY AIR CONDITIONING, MY CAR BEGAN TO SMOKE HEAVILY AND THE…
A MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF A COLLING SYSTEM COMPONENT (THERMOSTAT, WATER PUMP OR FAN BELT) CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 98V-178. NLM
DESIGN OF CHARCOAL FILTER CANISTER CAUSED IT TO ABSORBED A LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER CAUSING IT TO FREEZE AND THE FUEL PUMP KEPT PUMPING UNTIL THE FUEL TANK IMPLODED.
Own a 1993 525i?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.