Bmw 525 1994
Model 525 made in 1994 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and exterior lighting. The car has one 2.5l engine.
Model 1994
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Premium | $ 964 | 7 | 930922 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 39804 | Internal software problem in zae control module causing srs warning lamp illumination. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 720294(4138) | 03/01/1995 | 3011602 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 120794(4116) | 01/01/1995 | 120194(3947) | 39114 | Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. *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 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 41/03/96 | 11/01/1996 | 50679 | Wind noise diagnostics. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/05/1995 | |||
| Appears to be power drainage of the battery intermittently. rendering vehicle inoperative. tt | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/08/1996 | 1 | 05/10/1995 | |
| A short inside the fuse box caused a meltdown of the wiring harness. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 01/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Computer system failure, preventing use of power door locks and windows, trapping driver in vehicle. *aw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Gas tank filler tube over fills. *skd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 02/02/1996 | 2 | ||
| Door locking system when locked from the outside does not unlock from the inside. *sd | |||
| 04/18/1994 | |||
| When you lock the door from the outside the passenger in the vehicle is locked in the vehicle. tt | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power steering pump continuosly leaks. *aw | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/07/2000 | 3 | 09/16/1998 | |
| Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90 degree plus heat. consumer had to keep blowing horn. someone heard consumer and key was pushed through rubber seal skylight to unlock from the outside. road side assistant was called & told consumer to carry a hammer to break windows out. bmw dealership told consumer to bring vehicle in. consumer scared to get back in. *ak | |||
| 07/23/1994 | 1 | ||
| Double security lock system activated when doors were opened, passenger closed doors not realizing locks had activated, trapping passenger in vehicle. *aw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/09/1995 | |||
| Auto/trans: accelerator cable stuck in open position due to cruise control module; not engaged in cruise control position; speed 40 mph; no warning. tt | |||