Bmw 525i 1989

Model 525i made in 1989 by Bmw got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and seats. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and vehicle speed control. The car has one 2.5l engine.

525i year 1989

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Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 1989

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	18/23/20	20/29/23	Regular	$ 712	4	880710
( 2.5L)	6	Manual, 5 gears	RWD	18/24/20	19/31/23	Regular	$ 712	4	880710

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
98V178000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	from 02/01/1988 to 11/30/1994	V (Vehicle)	340000	03/31/1999	MFR	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	08/04/1998	08/14/1998
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Notes	Owner notification began march 31, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
97V131000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	from 04/01/1988 to 12/30/1995	V (Vehicle)	410000	10/30/1997	MFR	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE	08/19/1997	08/29/1997
Defect Summary	The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. it is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. if the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. in this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. the clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Notes	Owner notification is expected to begin by the end of october 1997. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
03/13/2001		1
	1 year ago motor went into consumer's vehicle. it split radiator in the seam. consumer took recall 98v178000/ manufacturer's recall 98v178 into dealer to have repairs done. because of damages it couldn't be taken care off. ak the failure of the coolant system caused damage to the engine and radiator. this problem needs to be corrected by the manufacturer. yh
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
02/01/2000		1
	Back end of the driver's side seat will not stay in place. pins that actuate the back of the seat broke and allowed the seat to twist. if the vehicle is stopped with force the seat may break and slamm consumer against dashboard. consumer is having difficulty in having the seat replaced due to other dealers are having the same problems of the pins breaking from the back of the seat.*ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE

	Vehicle parked in garage. noticed leakage on floor of garage. contacted dealer & took vehicle in oct. was informed by mechanic the heater core had corroded & was weakened. the problem was well known & the heater core needed replacing. *ak
04/16/1998		1	08/31/1989
	Heater core exploded filling the car with suffocating steam, vapors, and hot liquid antifreeze which saturated both pant legs of 3 year old scalding both his legs causing second and third degree burns to both thighs, legs and right foot.