Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle the coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic replaced the radiator and hoses, gasket valve cover, regulator switch and determined the engine may be damaged. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 98v178000, regarding the engine and engine cooling system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
The worst 1995 BMW 525IA problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Engine1
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- Airbags2
- Engine1
Recalls 2
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
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 525IA 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1995 BMW 525IA owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag warning comes on/off, light indicating system defect
No deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injuries.
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Questions about the 1995 BMW 525IA
Is the 1995 BMW 525IA reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1995 BMW 525IA, close to a typical 525IA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 BMW 525IA?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 525IA have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages.
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