1992 BMW 525Bmw 525 1992

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins

Below you will find all available information on the 1992 BMW 525.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • Are there recalls for the 1992 BMW 525?
     - There are 1 recall(s) for the 1992 BMW 525, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 18663 [USA]: 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 a source of ignition.

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Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • B510819 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
  • MSG1016 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw
  • MSG0415 - AIR BAGS: Recall 96v110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab. *tw
  • 130792(3700) - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS: Feed fuel hoses update. *tw
  • 120894(4117) - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Engine will not start. *tw
  • 120794(4116) - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE: Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Air bag wiring failure investigation # EA95013

    There is no summary currently available

Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoFireN NoneNone19990717

The consumer was driving at 30 mph smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. Consumer jumped out of vehicle, and the fire department came out to put out the fire. *ak

CrashNoN NoneNone19980430

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 forward into a tree, causing approximately $10,000.00 damage to front end. Dealership/manufacturer were uncooperative in handling this problem. *ak the vehicle jumped out of park into reverse or neutral own it own causing accident. *yh

NoNoN NoneNone19970929

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

NoNoN NoneNone19970612

When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. Mechanic stated that this was due to the battery exploding. The battery has been replaced. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19961123

Door pillar too thick on the driver's/passenger's sides, obstructing rear view, causing a blind spot.

NoNoN NoneNone19961015

During vehicle operation when going from 4th to 3rd gear at about 40-45 mph, the vehicle will automatically downshift to 1st gear. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19960303

Purchased car new, consumer was driving and smoke started to come from the dash, pulled over and car caught on fire. Please describe . *ak

CrashNoN NoneNone19960113

Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The whole front end was damaged, not seen by dealer. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19951122

Passenger side seat belt failure, belt buckle will not latch properly. Tt

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