Bmw 525 1992
Model 525 made in 1992 by Bmw got 19 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (air bags). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.5, ffs engine.
Model 1992
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V066000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 06/01/1988 to 02/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 116300 | 06/25/1994 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 04/11/1994 | 04/13/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Feed fuel hoses can harden and set over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. the clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting is unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel line fittings; metallic.vehicle description: passenger vehicles; models 318i, 318si, 318ic, 325i, 325is, 325ix, 325ic, 525i, 535i, 735i and 735il.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge, or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| MSG0415 | 10/01/1996 | 50896 | Recall 96v110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 120794(4116) | 01/01/1995 | 120194(3947) | 39114 | Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *tw | 03/16/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 120894(4117) | 01/01/1995 | 120891(3409) | 39115 | Engine will not start. *tw | 03/16/1995 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| MSG1016 | 10/01/1996 | 50897 | Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 130792(3700) | 08/01/1993 | 39552 | Feed fuel hoses update. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA95013 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 03/31/1995 | 07/15/1996 | AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE | 96V110000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 01/15/1996 | 02/01/1992 | ||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/14/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Ignition would not turn when key inserted. *skd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 03/05/1996 | |||
| Purchased car new, consumer was driving and smoke started to come from the dash, pulled over and car caught on fire. please describe . *ak | |||
| 06/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake light/circuit light came on, 1 min after light came on noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash near the steering area, resulting in a fire. *ak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/19/1999 | |||
| 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 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/1997 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 10/17/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation when going from 4th to 3rd gear at about 40-45 mph, the vehicle will automatically downshift to 1st gear. *ak | |||
| The air conditioner is not enough, transmission was replaced and bad gas fumes in the car . please describe . *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 2 | 09/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| Gear shifts while the engine is off and the car is in park, resulted in a vehicle collision. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/24/1995 | |||
| Passenger side seat belt failure, belt buckle will not latch properly. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 12/21/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle wanders/jumps. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing loss of control/accident/injury. | |||
| 12/27/1994 | 7 | ||
| Sudden acceleration while attempting to back up, caused loss of control/accident/injury. *skd | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/25/1996 | 1 | 04/05/1996 | |
| Door pillar too thick on the driver's/passenger's sides, obstructing rear view, causing a blind spot. | |||