1990 BMW 525
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 BMW 525. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 BMW 525. Newest first.
Feed fuel hoses can harden and "set" over time, allowing a seepage of fuel at the connection between the hose and the engine fitting. The clamp used to hold the hose to the fitting IS unable to compensate for the hardening of the feed fuel hose.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel seepage between the feed fuel hose and the engine fitting can result in free fuel in the engine compartment, which could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
A redesigned feed fuel hose and hose clamp will be installed to alleviate the fuel seepage.
Under certain conditions, front seat center, fold-down arm rest may contact the safety belt buckle, causing damage to the release button and preventing the belt tongue from latching when buckling up.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Occupant would not be properly restrained and could be injured in the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Replace front seat safety belt buckles with shorter version that will not contact the armrests. Note: owner notification date; 2/90 IS prepared in draft form.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seats
Driver's seat belt failed to unlock after use. locking mechanism broke. also, seat adjuster rail had collapsed, causing seat to lean towards the right when going up hill. Taking vehicle to dealer to check. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
Cooling system failed due to excessive pressure. Said defect IS now the subject of a recall to fix the admitted defect by BMW of north america inc, recall no. 98V-178000. *ak
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Seats · Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Brake lights malfunctioned; also could not open unlocked door from inside/driver's seat wobbled and sea theater overheated, burning driver. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
The vehicle lost steering power when driving the vehicle in a rain storm. please describe. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Persistent gas fumes in passenger area, due to fuel line hose/fittings after recall. (94V066000) *dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's shoulder/lap belt buckles inoperative, plastic pieces have fallen into latch mechanism from release button, male won't go into female portion. tt
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
When it rainy or there IS water on ground water get into or on the belt which cause the power steering to go out and loss control. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10249437The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
- 50896Recall 96v110 - BMW of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact ring locking tab.
- 39557New style steering column.
- 39552Feed fuel hoses update.
- 39115Engine will not start.
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