Bmw 525i 1992
Model 525i made in 1992 by Bmw got 33 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 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, exterior lighting and unknown or other. There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 | 1 - Category 1 Truck | ||||
| 2.5, (FFS) | 6 | Automatic 4 gears | RWD | Premium | P - Passenger Car | ||||
| 2.5, (FFS) | 6 | Manual 5 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V110000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 07/01/1990 to 03/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 75000 | 09/30/1996 | ODI | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. the air bag readiness indicator lamp (srs or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; passive restraint; air bag; driver. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. note: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V111000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1990 to 03/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 180000 | 09/30/1996 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/01/1996 | 07/08/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the brake lights off position or in the brake lights on position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; switch; brake light. vehicle description: passenger vehicles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin august 5, 1996. note: 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||||
| MSG1016 | 10/01/1996 | 50897 | Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| MSG1117 | 10/07/1996 | 50898 | Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96v110 and 96v111 will be combined into one mailing. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 08/15/2000 | 90000 | 1 | 11/29/1992 |
| The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly broke without warning. it was noticeable, a click or grab type feel, wherever the steering wheel was turned and i immediately took the car to my bmw shop to correct. i am not sure what was accomplished but the click was removed. on recalls for bmws this fault was limited to the 3 series and not a 5 series which i own. i had reported this earlier but didn't receive any response from the ntsb so therefore i am resubmitting. *nm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 03/07/2004 | 96000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 |
| Dt: vehicle was involved in an frontal impact the air bags deployed, however the consumer sustained 3rd degree burns to the chin area, and had to have root canal work on a tooth. the vehicle was totaled. no repairs were made. there was a small deployment and it was like it was fire, red flaming area on the air bag that actually ignited. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 103000 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer's vehicle was hit on the driver side front quarter panel. the air bags deployed. driver was burned in the face and chest. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 1 | 11/15/1992 | |
| I am wondering how the manufacture determines which vehicles are affected by a particuliar recall. a couple of examples, i have a 1992 bmw 525i and have experienced two failures related to recalls one concerned the ring in the steering column related to the airbag broke and had to be replaced and the other had to do with the cooling system where the termostat stuck and the pressure cracked the radiator. these failure occurred a few years back and i would ned to check my maintenance records to get the exact dates. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 09/29/1996 | 1 | 07/14/1992 | |
| Battery exploded. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| E-prom, pressure regulator and gasket replaced. mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 02/15/1998 | |||
| Key can be removed form the ignition switch while in any other gears. dealer notified. provide further details. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Smoke came from air vents while driving. car cabin ignited in flames after getting out of car. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 142000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was replaced. afterwards, the engine continued to overheat. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. the service department determined the engine's overall cooling system needed to be replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 142000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was replaced. afterwards, the engine continued to overheat. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. the service department determined the engine's overall cooling system needed to be replaced. | |||
| 03/01/2001 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| Bmw has consistently had radiator problems / recalls - and claim my vehicle was not part of their recall - in which 370m vehicles were affected. nosafety defect. *ak | |||
| 02/22/2000 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/05/1996 | |||
| Water pump released the radiator cap. this malfunction caused vehicle to overheat. dealer will not cover problem under recall 98v178000. *ak | |||
| 02/25/1999 | 4 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the engine cooling system prior to recall notice (98v-178), owner replaced several components due to defect. mjs | |||
| 02/23/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced failure of the recall (98v178) prior to recall notice causing extensive damage to engine components. mjs | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 3 | 01/31/1992 | |
| Vehicle experienced failure of recall (98v-178) several times prior to recall notice, causing damage engine components. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/24/2006 | 142000 | 1 | 01/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. the vehicle was seen by a dealer. the radiator and water pump was replaced. afterwards, the engine continued to overheat. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. the service department determined the engine's overall cooling system needed to be replaced. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| E-prom, pressure regulator and gasket replaced. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1992 | ||
| Exhaust hangers fall off causing the exhaust system to hit against the frame. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1992 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. mjs | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 1 | 01/31/1992 | ||
| Baffles in muffler broken. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| Failure of the fuel line recall component (94v-066) prior to notice resulting in fumes entering cabin. mjs | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/27/1999 | |||
| Consumer was rearended while traveling abou 30-40mph. upon impact, vehicle caught on fire, totaling the vehicle, fire departement unable to determine the cause of the fire, fire maybe linked to the gas filler and the tailights. also, bumper only had a six inch dent. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| E-prom, pressure regulator and gasket replaced. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| Automatic transmission control unit failed. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 08/01/1998 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| Brake sensor failed. mjs | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 07/30/2011 | 286508 | ||
| Body appears to be defective. the body looks like it is about to fall apart, in the rear of the vehicle. vehicle is unsafe to drive. fields bmw northfield 700 w frontage road northfield, il 60093 may have been negligent. they inspected vehicle on june 11th 2011 and did not mention this issue and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 01/31/1992 | |
| Door brake hit glass causing window to shatter into driver's face. mjs | |||
| TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
| 09/09/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1997 | |
| While traveling 65 mph noticed vibration. conusmer pulled vehicle, and noticed vehicle was riding on rim tire, tread separated. *ak the whole tire peeled off and only the ruined rim was left. *yh | |||