1992 BMW 525
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 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.
Owner complaints
14 complaints4 involved a crash3 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Parking brake › Conventional · Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $2000.00 damage to the rear end of vehicle. then, in may of 2001, parking brake failed again while the vehicle was in park, allowing vehicle to roll…
In may of 1998 vehicle's parking brake failed and allowed vehicle to roll across a parking lot, striking another vehicle which caused approximately $2000.00 damage to the rear end of vehicle. then, in may of 2001, parking brake failed again while the vehicle was in park, allowing vehicle to roll forward into a tree, causing approximately $10,000.00 damage to front end. dealership/manufacturer were uncooperative in handling this problem. *Ak the vehicle jumped out of park into reverse or neutral own it own causing accident. *Yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
The consumer was driving at 30 mph smelled smoke and saw smoke coming from the vehicle. Consumer jumped out of vehicle, and the fire department came out to put out the fire. *ak
- Electrical system · Electrical system › Wiring · Power train › Automatic transmission
Wires in the hatchback are rubbing together which causes a short, and the back door won't open. also, all the electrical parts are working intermittently, and transmission has been replaced twice. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Gear shifts while the engine IS off and the car IS in park, resulted in a vehicle collision.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
When starting the vehicle driver heard a loud noise, there was a smell of smoke and vehicle would not start. mechanic stated that this was due to the battery exploding. The battery has been replaced. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
Vehicle rear ended another going about 35 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side air bag. The whole front end was damaged, not seen by dealer. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield
Door pillar too thick on the driver's/passenger's sides, obstructing rear view, causing a blind spot.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
During vehicle operation when going from 4TH to 3RD gear at about 40-45 mph, the vehicle will automatically downshift to 1ST gear. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The air conditioner IS not enough, transmission was replaced and bad gas fumes in the car . Please describe . *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Purchased car new, consumer was driving and smoke started to come from the dash, pulled over and car caught on fire. Please describe . *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger side seat belt failure, belt buckle will not latch properly. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Brake light/circuit light came on, 1 min after light came on noticed smoke coming from underneath the dash near the steering area, resulting in a fire. *ak.
- Electrical system › Ignition · Suspension › Front · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle wanders/jumps.
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration while attempting to back up, caused loss of control/accident/injury. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Air bag wiring failure
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 39552Feed fuel hoses update.
- 39115Engine will not start.
- 39114Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude.
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