Tl* the contact owns a 1992 bmw 525i. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag deployed causing severe burns. The contact required medical attention for the third degree burns to her face and neck. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure was 99,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The worst 1992 BMW 525I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine7
- Airbags5
- Electrical4
- Body2
- Fuel system2
Problems by type
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- Engine7
- Airbags5
- Electrical4
- Body2
- Fuel system2
- Brakes1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls 4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- 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 coolant system component could occur.
- 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.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The cruise control and throttle cables are attached to the same throttle valve actuating lever at the throttle housing. It is possible that the plastic bushing on either cable could break due to environmental influences coupled with vibration. If the bushing breaks, the outer cable housing can separate from the bushing. In this case, during application of the throttle pedal without cruise control being engaged, the outer tube could catch on the edge of the broken bushing.
- Risk
- This could cause the throttle valve to remain partially open. It his were to occur, the car might not decelerate as expected increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a spring steel clip on the outer tube of each cable in the area of the adjusting screw and plastic bushing. The clip is designed to prevent the outer tube from dislodging from the bushing.
Recall number 97V131000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly can break without warning.
- Risk
- If this happens, the contact ring wiring could eventually break. The air bag readiness indicator lamp (SRS or airbag) in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the air bag would not deploy in the event of a frontal impact vehicle collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the locking tab with one of a different design.
Recall number 96V110000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.
- Risk
- If this happens, the brake lights either will not operate or will be continuously on, regardless of brake pedal position. Following drivers would not be able to determine whether the vehicle is stopping, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing brake light switch with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 96V111000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 BMW 525I 4
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.
- Announcement that owners of vehicles involved in recalls 96V110 and 96V111 will be combined into one mailing
- 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
1992 BMW 525I fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1992 BMW 525I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Body appears to be defective. The body looks like it is about to fall apart, in the rear of the vehicle. Vehicle is unsafe to drive. Fields bmw northfield 700 w frontage road northfield, il 60093 may have been negligent. They inspected vehicle on june 11th 2011 and did not mention this issue and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine overheated while driving various speeds. The vehicle was seen by a dealer. The radiator and water pump was replaced. Afterwards, the engine continued to overheat. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The service department determined the engine's overall cooling system needed to be replaced.
The air bag contact ring locking tab located in the steering wheel assembly broke without warning. It was noticeable, a click or grab type feel, wherever the steering wheel was turned and I immediately took the car to my bmw shop to correct. I am not sure what was accomplished but the click was removed. On recalls for bmws this fault was limited to the 3 series and not a 5 series which I own. I had reported this earlier but didn't receive any response from the ntsb so therefore I am resubmitting.
Dt: vehicle was involved in an frontal impact the air bags deployed, however the consumer sustained 3rd degree burns to the chin area, and had to have root canal work on a tooth. The vehicle was totaled. No repairs were made. There was a small deployment and it was like it was fire, red flaming area on the air bag that actually ignited.
I am wondering how the manufacture determines which vehicles are affected by a particuliar recall. A couple of examples, I have a 1992 bmw 525i and have experienced two failures related to recalls one concerned the ring in the steering column related to the airbag broke and had to be replaced and the other had to do with the cooling system where the termostat stuck and the pressure cracked the radiator. These failure occurred a few years back and I would ned to check my maintenance records to get the exact dates.
While driving consumer's vehicle was hit on the driver side front quarter panel. The air bags deployed. Driver was burned in the face and chest.
Bmw has consistently had radiator problems / recalls - and claim my vehicle was not part of their recall - in which 370m vehicles were affected. Nosafety defect.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
While traveling 65 MPH noticed vibration. Conusmer pulled vehicle, and noticed vehicle was riding on rim tire, tread separated. *ak the whole tire peeled off and only the ruined rim was left.
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Questions about the 1992 BMW 525I
Is the 1992 BMW 525I reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 1992 BMW 525I, fewer than a typical 525I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 BMW 525I?
Engine and cooling, with 7 complaints. Next is airbags (5).
How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 525I have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and air bags.
Was there a recall on the 1992 BMW 525I engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V178000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1992 BMW 525I get?
Official estimates for the 1992 BMW 525I range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15 city and 23 highway.
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