Tl* the contact owned a 2003 (na) bmw 525ia. While driving 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. The air bags deployed. The driver sustained facial lacerations that required medical attention. The front seat passenger also sustained facial laceration and a fractured jaw. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
The worst 2002 BMW 525IA problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags3
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Airbags3
- Engine1
Recalls 1
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: during the tire mounting process on certain passenger vehicles built with standard (non-sport) suspension and equipped with continental contitouringcontact ch95 ecoplus tires, size 225/65r16 95h, having dot codes 4001, 4101, or 4201, the outer sidewall surface of the tires may have been cut by a sharp edge. Operation of the vehicle over a long period of time could lead to a reduction of inflation pressure.
- Risk
- Continued driving with low inflation pressure in the tire could ultimately result in damage to the tire, affect vehicle handling and control, and could in some cases result in a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect all five tires for a possible cut in the sidewall, and if a cut is found, the tire will be replaced. Owner notification began december 10, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117.
Recall number 01V352000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 BMW 525IA 12
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.
- Engine will crank but not start
- Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle
- Takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs
- Takata class action settlement. customer support program. front driver side airbag modules.
- Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?)...
- In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has...
- Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. rm
- Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a...
What 2002 BMW 525IA owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. While driving 25 MPH, the air bag deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16*lj the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were available. Updated 05/11/16.
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Is the 2002 BMW 525IA reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2002 BMW 525IA, close to a typical 525IA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 BMW 525IA?
Airbags, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 BMW 525IA have?
1 recall, covering tires.
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