1994 BMW 525iBmw 525i 1994

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1994 BMW 525i.
The vehicle is described as a Rear-Wheel Drive Compact Cars 4-door sedan, hardtop.

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
BMWPremium
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
16 - 17 MPG23 - 26 MPG444.35 - 467.73 g/mile
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Sub-models: - 525i Touring -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1994 BMW 525i?
     - The 1994 BMW 525i has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 16 - 17 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 23 - 26 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1994 BMW 525i?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1994 BMW 525i can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1994 BMW 525i?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1994 BMW 525i is $3500.
  • Are there recalls for the 1994 BMW 525i?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 1994 BMW 525i, additional information is below.
  • How much horsepower does the 1994 BMW 525i have?
     - The 1994 BMW 525i has 188 horsepower.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 12365 [USA]: 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 to a vehicle occupant.

  • Recall 16153 [USA]: This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. it his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 16467 [USA]: If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

  • Recall 17545 [USA]: The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.

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NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 525i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12043
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id10859
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)525i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 525i

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12043
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3300
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id10860
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)525i
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)91
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 4-spd Rear-Wheel Drive 525i Touring

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 115.6584
    City mpg for fuel type 1,16
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters2.5
    Drive axle typeRear-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index12043
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3500
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Vehicle record id11099
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)31
    Model name (carline)525i Touring
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 120.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 132.0
    EPA vehicle size classSmall Station Wagons
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-7750
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
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.
  • MSG1117 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96v110 and 96v111 will be combined into one mailing. *tw
  • MSG1016 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS: Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw
  • 41/03/96 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS: Wind noise diagnostics. *tw
  • 72/07/96 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Additional Error TextIn the Possible values section, the Numeric value before the : indicates the position in error and the values after the : indicate the possible values that are allowed in this position. Unused position(s): 11;
Air Bag Loc Front1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body ClassSedan/Saloon
DisplacementCC2495.7498472
DisplacementCI152.3
DisplacementL2.4957498472
Doors4
Engine Cylinders6
EngineHP188
EngineKW140.1916
Engine ManufacturerBMW-AG
Engine Model4-Value
Error Code4,14
Error Text4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in Suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission.
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakeBMW
MakeID452
ManufacturerBMW AG
Manufacturer Id966
Model525i
ModelID2584
Model Year1994
NCSA Body Type4-door sedan, hardtop
NCSA MakeBMW
NCSA Model5-series
Other Restraint System InfoDriver and Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Possible Values(11:ACDEFGJL)
Seat Belts AllManual
Series5-Series
SuggestedVINWBAHD6321R!J96374
VINWBAHD6321RBJ96374
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20020526

Consumer has same problem with coolant system as stated in recall 98v178000. But, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20020519

Consumer's vehicle was having the same door lock/latch problem as stated in recall 94v219000. But this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990720

Radiator blew out while driving at 55 mph, causing vehicle to overheat. Also, heater core cracked. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990414

Head gasket was replaced under warranty 3/31/98 due to oil leak. Failed again on 4/28/99 at 55900 miles. White exhaust smoke and coolant drop og 35 mm in 2438 miles. Air conditioner compressor noisy and vibrates steering wheel and does not cool at idle. Complaint under warranty on 3/31/98 not fixed. Replaced idler pulley only. Getting worse on 4/30/99 at 56400 miles.

NoNoN NoneNone19961028

Security system engaged while occupants inside, occupants trapped inside.

NoNoN NoneNone19960929

Computer command control module failed, locking consumer in vehicle.

NoNoN NoneNone19791130

My transmission went out in my 1994 bmw 525i. This has been reportedly happening to many of us. The failure was in the reverse gear first, then the first two forward gears. *tr

NoNoN NoneNone

After having recall repair work done last week vehicle is still experiencing same problem, the throttle will remain open, while driving vehicle. Recall # 97v131000. *ak

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
WBAHD6321RBJ963741994525i ,
WBAHD6326RGK456051994525iDINGOLFING , GERMANY
WBAHD6327RBJ969001994525i ,
WBAHD6328RGK414121994525iDINGOLFING , GERMANY

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