https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the BMW 525i. en-us Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:40:10 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2115157 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, the car shut down on me two time in a month. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2050581 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT We arrived at church, and I remained behind finishing my makeup. My husband locked the car with the fob out of habit, and my foot was holding the passenger door open. Forgetting the door had been locked with the fob, I accidentally allowed the passenger door to close. I had no keys. Services began, not a soul in site outside. I began to panic when I could not get the door or any other to open. The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2050582 Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT We arrived at church, and I remained behind finishing my makeup. My husband locked the car with the fob out of habit, and my foot was holding the passenger door open. Forgetting the door had been locked with the fob, I accidentally allowed the passenger door to close. I had no keys. Services began, not a soul in site outside. I began to panic when I could not get the door or any other to open. The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2034924 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am encountering persistent issues with my 2005 BMW 525i. Despite having replaced several critical components, including the ignition coils, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, and throttle body sensors, the vehicle continues to experience performance problems, specifically failing to advance beyond the fourth cylinder when driving uphill. After conducting numerous diagnostic tests, I have concl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2034925 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am encountering persistent issues with my 2005 BMW 525i. Despite having replaced several critical components, including the ignition coils, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, and throttle body sensors, the vehicle continues to experience performance problems, specifically failing to advance beyond the fourth cylinder when driving uphill. After conducting numerous diagnostic tests, I have concl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-2034926 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT I am encountering persistent issues with my 2005 BMW 525i. Despite having replaced several critical components, including the ignition coils, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, and throttle body sensors, the vehicle continues to experience performance problems, specifically failing to advance beyond the fourth cylinder when driving uphill. After conducting numerous diagnostic tests, I have concl https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1991736 Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT The tail-lights have gone out creating safty issue and number of warning lights to come up on the dashboard. Dealership stated that the wiring harness around ground wire has melted. They stated that this is same issue that is mentioned under NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V407000. The service advisor said that his issue would be fixed by same service bulletin SIB 630613, however my date range is not i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1909883 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT regarding the Takata airbag recall for my model bmw, the priority zone A includes the hotter southern states incl Florida. My car is in Canada and currently not under a recall notice; however, the car spent many years in Florida, as my parents resided in Florida every winter for 6 months, and then summers in Canada. I am concerned as the propellant in question degrades FASTER in hot climates, an https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1869319 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 535I. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light remain illuminated, indicating a possible failure to the air bag system. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1867880 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1861112 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT RECAL 94V219000: Double-lock Feature GCM Revised. "The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle." NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1861113 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT RECAL 94V219000: Double-lock Feature GCM Revised. "The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside of the vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle." NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1850343 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, she noticed the odor of burning plastic. The contact stated that the check radiator light was illuminated. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle t https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1848343 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair however, upon retrieving the vehicle, the contact noticed that the vehicle was shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that the failure had worsened while at a complete stop. Over time, the https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1832480 Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 75-85 MPH, she smelled smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact was unsure if any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine And Engine Cooling) , but the vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1812378 Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT I received a notice in the mail stating that my vehicle with the matching Vin had a recall for the pc value heater. And that it causes the vehicle to over heat and catch fire I contacted the dealership and manufacturer and I was told that there was no remedy available as I started experiencing issue's with my vehicle. It worries me because I constantly have my grandchildren with me and don't w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1812379 Thu, 12 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT I received a notice in the mail stating that my vehicle with the matching Vin had a recall for the pc value heater. And that it causes the vehicle to over heat and catch fire I contacted the dealership and manufacturer and I was told that there was no remedy available as I started experiencing issue's with my vehicle. It worries me because I constantly have my grandchildren with me and don't w https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1812075 Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confir https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1810705 Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525i. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. The coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and added coolant in the vehicle. The contact then continued to drive. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving. The contact stated that he replaced the thermostat himself https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1800741 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 BMW 525i. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under an unknown NHTSA campaign; however, the failure recurred with a burning odor detected. Additionally, several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not ye https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1780796 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2006 BMW 525I. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer where it was both diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,318. https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1770334 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT I can't even get comfortable in the seats in this car they are twisting cause a very uncomfortable drive /ride for us! Evrryone i hear of that owns a bmw has this issue https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767635 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT GM3 Body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767636 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT GM3 Body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767637 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT GM3 Body module failure interior lights dont function, alarm whipers sprayers locks doors dont funtion https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767640 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767641 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767642 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto Accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767484 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT I purchased said automobile from my neighbor for my son to drive. I figured it was a good car to buy because it was serviced by Hendrick BMW (Charlotte, NC) only and regularly. BMW's also have a reputation for being safe as well as reputable so this also weighed into my decision. Fast forward 18 months. The passenger rear brake bulb went out. We replaced the bulb, it worked for a short time, then https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i https://plaincars.com/make/bmw-525i#complaint-1767485 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT I purchased said automobile from my neighbor for my son to drive. I figured it was a good car to buy because it was serviced by Hendrick BMW (Charlotte, NC) only and regularly. BMW's also have a reputation for being safe as well as reputable so this also weighed into my decision. Fast forward 18 months. The passenger rear brake bulb went out. We replaced the bulb, it worked for a short time, then