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 WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, CONTACT BMW AND the federal safety agency'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE My car locked me in it and I was unable to exit exactly as described in this Recall. Called BMW and they are saying the recall was remedied. Clearly it is not corrected. BMW says they cant do anything. 1995 or not this is a serious safety issue, this car is perfectly safe running and driving vehicle besides this issue.
The worst 1995 BMW 525I problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Locks5
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Locks5
- Electrical4
- Engine4
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration2
- Brakes2
- Transmission2
- Visibility2
- Airbags1
- Body1
- Suspension1
Recalls 3
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
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.
- 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.
Recall number 94V219000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 BMW 525I 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1995 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 | 16-17 | 23-26 | 19-20 |
What 1995 BMW 525I owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. While parked with the key out of the ignition, the occupant in the vehicle was unable to open any of the doors or windows manually. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. After sitting idle in the vehicle, the contact attempted to exit but was locked in the vehicle for over ten minutes. The contact referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch) however the dealer advised her VIN was not included in the recall. Any repairs would be at the expense of the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were not available.
Owner of 1995 bmw 525 was unable to exit car .windows would not open with key on nor did sunroof open. The car would not start. South bay dealership refused to honor recall number 94v219000 as so did bmw headquarters.
On a hot afternoon in sacramento, we stopped in a parking lot and shut off the car preparing to exit. The windows of the bmw were up and we were not able to open the doors. The engine would not start and we were trapped in the hot car. Fortunately we had a car phone and called 911 for help. After a frightening half hour trapped in the hot locked car we were extricated. The car was towed to a garage.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 bmw 525i. The contact stated that the driver side front door failed to unlock and the driver side window fell down into the vehicle. The passenger side and rear doors will open, but she must open them quickly. The contact has been locked in the vehicle once. The dealer was notified. The federal safety agency recall number 94v219000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 147,813.
1995 bmw 525i caught on fire while driving. *ts the fire started under the hood. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged. The cause of the fire was not determined. There were no injuries
Transmission slipping. I have a 1995 525 bmw with 112000 miles. The transmission instantly one day slipped and the indicator light went on to see my dealer. I did and was told the transmissions on bmw's must be replaced, they cannot be fixed or repaired. I called bmw and spoke to a tim in customer service. I asked for some type of warranty, and was given a polite answer of 'no' we don't give warranties to anyone whose car is over the warranty. I told him I worked for ford for 20 years, and they had a rep come out and look into each problem, even if out of warranty. Tim told me, bmw does not send reps out to do that. I asked him who his boss was, I"ll talk to them. He said he didn' t have a boss. I said, 'if you really wanted to help someone, you would get them a new transmission for free, wouldn't you?" he said 'yes' , well, there was my answer. He didn't want to do it at all. He also said and confirmed that the transmissions are not able to be taken apart and repaired, they must be replaced. There was no help from bmw on this problem. I do have a feeling that tim's relatives and friends get their cars repaired under warranty even though out of the time limit. But, just a complaint here. I am selling this car and going back to a ford. I do know the transmissions last far longer than 112000 miles, and I do know they send reps out to talk to people and work with them on their vehicles. Sounds like old henry did it right, a true american. Listen to the worker.
While pulling into a parking space vehicle surged forward. Vehicle jumped across a cement barrier and collided with a wall. There were no injuries reported. Six months ago the same thing occurred without the collision.
The radiator was replaced due to a crack in the housing. The dealer diagnosed that the crack resulted from too much pressure in the cooling system. Related recall 98v178000.
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Questions about the 1995 BMW 525I
Is the 1995 BMW 525I reliable?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the 1995 BMW 525I, fewer than a typical 525I model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 BMW 525I?
Doors, latches and locks, with 5 complaints. Next is electrical (4).
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 525I have?
3 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and latches/locks/linkages.
Was there a recall on the 1995 BMW 525I locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V219000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What gas mileage does the 1995 BMW 525I get?
Official estimates for the 1995 BMW 525I range from 19 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16-17 city and 23-26 highway.
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