6
recalls
The BMW 525IT has 6 recalls covering 766,019 vehicles as reported; model year 2001 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2001: 3
Units affected
766K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
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 525IT by component
- Air bags2 · 98K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 78K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 180K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 410K units
BMW 525IT recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2003 | BMW 525I, 525IA, 525IT, 525ITA and 6 more (2001): Air bagsNo. 03V421000 | Injury | 23,000 |
| May 16, 2002 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 02V138000 | Fire | 1,550 |
| Jun 21, 2001 | BMW 325CI, 325I, 325IT, 330CI and 18 more (2001): Engine and engine coolingNo. 01V206000 | Fire | 76,469 |
| Aug 19, 1997 | BMW 318I, 318IC, 318IS, 318TI and 12 more (1989-1997): Vehicle speed controlNo. 97V131000 | Crash risk | 410,000 |
| Jul 1, 1996 | BMW 325I, 325IC, 325IS, 525I and 11 more (1990-1995): Exterior lightingNo. 96V111000 | Crash risk | 180,000 |
| Jul 1, 1996 | BMW 318I, 318IS, 325I, 325IS and 8 more (1991-1992): Air bagsNo. 96V110000 | Crash risk | 75,000 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2001 BMW 525IT recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2001 BMW 525IT. 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 525IT have?
6 recalls cover the BMW 525IT, for 766,019 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 525IT?
Air bags: named in 1 of the 1 safety complaints about the BMW 525IT. 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.