1993 BMW 525
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1993 BMW 525. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1993 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
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
When applying brakes vehicle races to very high rpms. it appears that vehicle will suddenly accelerate. *Ak the dealer indicated that diagnosis would be done if the condition reoccurs. the condition did not reoccur, according to the consumer. *yh
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Vehicle speed control
Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. Was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. Brakes were damaged due to excessive overheating. Potential safety issue.
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
The orginal battery located under the rear seat cushion exploded, causing a very bad fumes/odor inside the vehiicle. *ak
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.
- 50679Wind noise diagnostics.
- 39552Feed fuel hoses update.
- 39114Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude.
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