3
recalls
The BMW 525XI has 3 recalls covering 263,228 vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (3).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2006: 3
Units affected
263K
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
-100.0% vs 12 months before
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.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW 525XI, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags21
- Electrical system9
- Engine6
- Service brakes5
- Steering5
- Seats4
- Engine and engine cooling3
- Complaints
- 49
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 0
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW 525XI by component
- Air bags2 · 79K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 185K units
BMW 525XI recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2019 | BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I, 330XI and 5 more (2006): Engine and engine coolingNo. 19V273000 | Fire | 184,505 |
| Jul 6, 2017 | BMW 325I, 325XI, 330I, 330XI and 5 more (2006): Air bagsNo. 17V428000 | Crash risk | 2,158 |
| Nov 12, 2013 | BMW 325I, 325XI, 328I, 328XI and 14 more (2006-2007): Air bagsNo. 13V564000 | Crash risk | 76,565 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2007 BMW 525XI recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2007 BMW 525XI. 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 525XI have?
3 recalls cover the BMW 525XI, for 263,228 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW 525XI?
Air bags: named in 21 of the 49 safety complaints about the BMW 525XI, then electrical system (9). 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.