Bmw 525i 2005
Model 525i made in 2005 by Bmw got 34 consumer complains there are 6 investigations as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car had one investigation (air bags). The car has one 2.5 engine.
Model 2005
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 6 | Manual, 6 gears | R | 19/28/22 | 21/36.2/25.8924 | Premium | 1331 | MIDSIZE CARS | |
| 2.5 | 6 | Semiautomatic, 6 gears | R | 19/28/22 | 20.9/36.2/25.8086 | Premium | 1331 | MIDSIZE CARS |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 120606 | 04/01/2007 | 120606 | 10019998 | Voluntary emissions recall 06e-a01: n52 - programming vehicle for obd diagnostic. may cause the obd diagnostic not to detect potential malfunctions of various emission relevant sensors, consequently, the service engine soon light will not | 05/22/2006 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-63-02-01 | 08/01/2010 | 10037025 | Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 130206 | 04/01/2006 | 10020005 | Top tier detergent gasoline in bmw vehicles. *tt | 05/22/2006 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| 360406 | 04/01/2006 | 10020004 | Nitrogen inflated tires. *tt | 05/22/2006 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | ||||||
| EA08001 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
| PE07045 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||
| EA08001 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
| PE07045 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||
| EA08001 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 01/04/2008 | 12/31/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | 08V384000 | |
| Bmw is conducting a safety recall campaign on approximately 200,000 my04 through my06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05 to correct the front passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat. the specific vehicles included in the recall aremy04- 06/ 5-series with standard and sport seats, my04-06/ x3-series and my06/ 3-series with sport seats. in addition, bmw will extend the warranty coverage of the passenger seat air bag occupant detection mat to 10-year/unlimited mileage on approximately 120,000 remaining my04-06 subject vehicles built through 11/30/05. the specific vehicles included in the extended warranty are my 06/ 6 series, my 06/ 3-series with standard seats, my04-05/ z4, my04-06/ 7 series, my 06/ x5, and my04-06/ 5-series with comfort seats.the average frequency of failures among the extended warranty groups was less than 1/7th of the recall vehicle groups.please see bmw's 08v-384 recall notification for further detailsdepending on seat configuration and vehicle geometry, the occupant detection mat can fatigue during use depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit.specifically, over time, micro-cracks could develop in the side flanks of the mat causing a broken circuit.a brokencircuit can lead to the deactivation of the passenger air bag and the illumination of both the air bag warning light and the passenger air bag light. | ||||||
| PE07045 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 09/04/2007 | 01/04/2008 | BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION | ||
| In certain my 2005 through my 2006 bmw vehicles, the occupant classification system (ocs) for the passenger frontal airbag may malfunction and render the passenger airbag inoperative.in june 2006, bmw issued a technical service bulletin (si b 72 02 06) regarding the illumination of the airbag warning light and the passenger airbag status lamp.illumination of these lights warn that an open electrical circuit may be present within the passenger seat mat sensor.when both of the lights are illuminated, the passenger frontal air bag will not deploy in a frontal crash.certain bmw vehicles in addition to the subject vehicles contain the same seat mat sensor.these are the my 2004 5-series, 7-series and x3, the my 2004 through 2006z-4 series and my 2006 3-series, 6-series and x5 vehicles.an improved seat mat sensor was introduced in december 2005 for the mid-my 2006 production.in response to odi's information request letter, bmw provided 1,172 owner reports and 28,238 warranty claims.initial review of the data indicate that 280 non-duplicating owner reports and 13,051 non-duplicating warranty claims may be related the subject defect issue on the subject vehiclesthis preliminary evaluation is being upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-001). | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 64000 | ||
| I was leaving the bowing alley and noticed the restraint system malfunction light was on and it will not go off. i called the company in reference to a recall about the same problem, however, they claim that my vin # isn't covered under the recall id # 73379 or nhtsa campaign number 08v384000. it is very disheartening to save up and buy your dream car to only have it to malfunction in a months time. i don' t have any faith or trust in the bmw company and will not recommend them to anyone. they are not loyal to their customers and fail to stand by their product. i will go back to ford. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was able to turn the warning light off, but the light later illuminated intermittently. the contact referenced the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. while parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician was able to turn the warning light off, but the light later illuminated intermittently. the contact referenced the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. while parked the contact noticed the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician was able to turn the warning light off but the light continued to illuminate intermittently. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. ds | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated that the passenger side occupancy censor for the air bag was inoperable. the contact was concerned that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. the dealer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 105,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 11/08/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated the occupancy censor was inoperable on the passenger side as a result the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. the dealer advised the contact that his vehicle had not been included in nhtsa recall number: 08v384000 (air bags:frontal). the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 105,000. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000. bw | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 05/12/2007 | 27000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. while driving approximately 30 mph she noticed that the passenger air bag light illuminated off and on with a passenger in the front seat. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they could not duplicate the failure. the failure continued and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the vehicle was taken back approximately eight times for the failure during service checks and other visits. over time she stated another light illuminated that stated the passenger restraint system malfunction. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the dealer advised her that the passenger sensor mat needs replacing. the dealer and the manufacture advised her that her vin was not part of recall 08v384000, air bag frontal. the failure mileage was 27,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. vwb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/27/2012 | 118000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 bmw 525i. the contact stated that he started the vehicle and the passenger air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that he did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they stated that the vehicle did not have any recalls on it. the failure mileage was 110,000. ap | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/13/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated that there was a pan sleeve gasket leak coming from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection when they found the transmission leak. the dealer stated that a gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls addressing the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 80,000. sm. | |||
| 04/13/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated there was a pan sleeve gasket leak coming from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a twenty seven point inspection and they found the transmission leak. the dealer stated they have to replace the gasket which will be at the expense of a $1,000 to the contact. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was no recall and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 80,000. mw | |||
| 02/16/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 bmw 545i. the contact stated that while slowing down the vehicle the transmission shifted and accelerated almost causing the contact to hit pedestrians crossing the street. the contact stated that the sudden shifting normally happens between 20-40 mph. the dealer stated that it is a programming error that can be fixed, but is not covered under warranty. the failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 45000.rl | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 06/11/2012 | 64000 | ||
| I was leaving the bowing alley and noticed the restraint system malfunction light was on and it will not go off. i called the company in reference to a recall about the same problem, however, they claim that my vin # isn't covered under the recall id # 73379 or nhtsa campaign number 08v384000. it is very disheartening to save up and buy your dream car to only have it to malfunction in a months time. i don' t have any faith or trust in the bmw company and will not recommend them to anyone. they are not loyal to their customers and fail to stand by their product. i will go back to ford. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated that the driver seat heating system failed. the contact smelled smoke while the heating system was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure was located at the back rest heating system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v575000 (seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler). the approximate failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 158,000. | |||
| 11/01/2012 | 157000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. the contact stated that the driver seat heating system failed. the contact smelled smoke while the heating system was activated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the failure was located at the back rest heating system. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v575000 (seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler). the approximate failure mileage was 157,000 and the current mileage was 158,000. li | |||
| 04/17/2010 | 100850 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw 525i. while in the idle position, the contact noticed that the electric seat was not functioning properly. he called the dealer and was advised that he would be responsible for repair expenses. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 101,000. the failure mileage was approximately 100,850. | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - SEAT HEATER/COOLER | |||
| 01/08/2007 | 1 | 12/30/2005 | |
| I got a second degree burn from my car seat heat malfunction from my 2005 bmw 525i. the car seat went on fire and burned my cloth and my skin. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | MAYWOOD | 07607 | PARK AVE MOTERS CORP. | 201-843-7900 |