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.
The worst 1994 BMW 525 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical3
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Electrical3
- Locks2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Steering1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 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.
- Wind noise diagnostics. tw
- Recall 96V111 - this recall campaign involves the brake light switch. tw
- Internal software problem in zae control module causing SRS warning lamp illumination. tw
- Unknown
- Engine will not start, primarily during cold weather or high altitude. tw
What 1994 BMW 525 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A short inside the fuse box caused a meltdown of the wiring harness.
Door locking system when locked from the outside does not unlock from the inside.
When you lock the door from the outside the passenger in the vehicle is locked in the vehicle. Tt
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
Appears to be power drainage of the battery intermittently. Rendering vehicle inoperative. Tt
Power steering pump continuosly leaks.
Computer system failure, preventing use of power door locks and windows, trapping driver in vehicle.
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Questions about the 1994 BMW 525
Is the 1994 BMW 525 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 1994 BMW 525, 2.7 times a typical 525 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 BMW 525?
Electrical system, with 3 complaints. Next is locks (2).
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 525 have?
No recalls on record.
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