1995 BMW 525IA
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 BMW 525IA. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1995 BMW 525IA. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. if the indications of a critical overheating condition IS not noticed by the driver, it IS possible that damage to, or failure of, a…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. Drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. there IS a nhtsa…
Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. there IS a nhtsa recall, # 98v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it IS not included in the recall due to the vin.
- Air bags
Air bag warning comes on/off, light indicating system defect
- Air bags
No deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injuries.
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.
- 52231Corrosion protection inside front axle tubular cross member.
- 50679Wind noise diagnostics.
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