Bmw 525i 1994
Model 525i made in 1994 by Bmw got 10 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, exterior lighting and structure. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. 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 | 4 | 930922 |
| ( 2.5L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 19/28/22 | 21/36/26 | Premium | $ 921 | 4 | 930922 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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). | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V219000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 01/01/1994 to 08/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 2180 | 02/10/1995 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 11/08/1994 | 11/22/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure; door assembly; latches and locks.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 72/07/96 | 12/01/1996 | 50678 | Child airbag letter, warning label and safety reference card. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Computer command control module failed, locking consumer in vehicle. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/27/2002 | |||
| Consumer has same problem with coolant system as stated in recall 98v178000. but, this vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| Radiator blew out while driving at 55 mph, causing vehicle to overheat. also, heater core cracked. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/16/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 04/16/1999 | 2 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 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. | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/20/2002 | |||
| 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 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/01/1979 | 1 | ||
| 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 | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | ||
| Security system engaged while occupants inside, occupants trapped inside. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | |||
| 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 | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 07/22/1999 | |||
| Radiator blew out while driving at 55 mph, causing vehicle to overheat. also, heater core cracked. *ak | |||