1994 BMW 525
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
8 complaints
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- Structure › Body › Door
Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90 degree plus heat. consumer had to keep blowing horn. someone heard consumer and key was pushed through rubber seal skylight to unlock from the outside.…
Consumer got into vehicle, turned key in ignition nothing happened. doors locked on vehicle & consumer was stuck inside for 20 minutes in 90 degree plus heat. consumer had to keep blowing horn. someone heard consumer and key was pushed through rubber seal skylight to unlock from the outside. road side assistant was called & told consumer to carry a hammer to break windows out. BMW dealership told consumer to bring vehicle in. Consumer scared to get back in. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
A short inside the fuse box caused a meltdown of the wiring harness. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door locking system when locked from the outside does not unlock from the inside. *Sd
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
When you lock the door from the outside the passenger in the vehicle IS locked in the vehicle. tt
- Vehicle speed control
Auto/trans: accelerator cable stuck in open position due to cruise control module; not engaged in cruise control position; speed 40 mph; no warning. tt
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Computer system failure, preventing use of power door locks and windows, trapping driver in vehicle. *aw
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Power steering pump continuosly leaks. *aw
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Appears to be power drainage of the battery intermittently. Rendering vehicle inoperative. 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.
- 3011602Unknown
- 50897Recall 96v111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch.
- 50679Wind noise diagnostics.
- 39804Internal software problem in zae control module causing srs warning lamp illumination.
- 39114Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude.
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