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.
The worst 1992 BMW 525 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical5
- Transmission5
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Electrical5
- Transmission5
- Acceleration2
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
- Engine1
- Seat belts1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 94V066000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Air bag wiring failure
There is no summary currently available
EA95013
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 BMW 525 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- Recall 96V110 - bmw of north america has initiated a recall campaign which involves the airbag contact...
- Recall 96V111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. tw
- Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. tw
- Engine will not start. tw
- Feed fuel hoses update. tw
What 1992 BMW 525 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Gear shifts while the engine is off and the car is in park, resulted in a vehicle collision.
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.
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.
Door pillar too thick on the driver's/passenger's sides, obstructing rear view, causing a blind spot.
During vehicle operation when going from 4th to 3rd gear at about 40-45 MPH, the vehicle will automatically downshift to 1st gear.
The air conditioner is not enough, transmission was replaced and bad gas fumes in the car . Please describe .
Purchased car new, consumer was driving and smoke started to come from the dash, pulled over and car caught on fire. Please describe .
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Questions about the 1992 BMW 525
Is the 1992 BMW 525 reliable?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 1992 BMW 525, 4.7 times a typical 525 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 BMW 525?
Electrical system, with 5 complaints. Next is transmission (5).
How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 525 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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