Bmw 525ia Sport Wagon

Model 525ia Sport Wagon made by Bmw got 4 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, steering. There was one recall concerning tires .

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TIRES - SIDEWALL
01V352000BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKEfrom 09/28/2001 to 10/24/2001V (Vehicle)131812/10/2001MFRBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE11/26/200111/30/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.
Consequence SummaryContinued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. owner notification began december 10, 2001. 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.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Ready04/27/2011
SIB-63-02-0108/01/201010037025Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm04/27/2011
STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Ready04/25/2011
SIB-32-04-0706/01/201010036979Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm04/25/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/30/201089000
 Reverse drum for transmission went out unexpectedly at 89,000 miles. many others are having this issue, but bmw has failed to take responsibility for the defect in the part which breaks due to the metal piece being too thin. no recalls either. bmw should be forced recall this part, as it costs $6,000 to replace the transmission, and $3,500 to have it rebuilt because of this defective part.