5
recalls
The BMW 525 has 5 recalls covering 429,961 vehicles as reported; model year 1989 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
5
Most for 1989: 3
Units affected
430K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
1
Recalls
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 525 by component
- Air bags1 · 230K units
- Electrical system1 · 16K units
- Fuel system, gasoline1 · 116K units
- Seat belts1 · 62K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 5,644 units
BMW 525 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | BMW 320, 323, 325, 330 and 6 more (2000-2003): Air bagsNo. 17V047000Do not drive | Crash risk | 230,117 |
| Apr 11, 1994 | BMW 318, 325, 525, 535 and 1 more (1989-1993): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 94V066000 | Fire | 116,300 |
| Dec 2, 1992 | BMW 525 (1989): Electrical systemNo. 92V174000 | Crash risk | 15,900 |
| Feb 15, 1991 | BMW 525 (1991): Vehicle speed controlNo. 91V029000 | Crash risk | 5,644 |
| Jan 30, 1990 | BMW 525, 535, 735, 750 (1988-1990): Seat beltsNo. 90V016000 | Crash risk | 62,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2003 BMW 525 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2003 BMW 525. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW 525 have?
5 recalls cover the BMW 525, for 429,961 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 525?
Electrical system: named in 15 of the 72 safety complaints about the BMW 525, then vehicle speed control (12). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.