BMW 525XI years to avoid
No model year of the BMW 525XI stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best BMW 525XI years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
BMW 525XI complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW 525XI problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags21
- Electrical9
- Engine8
- Brakes6
- Steering5
- Seats4
- Seat belts3
- Wheels1
- Transmission1
- Tires1
- Lights1
- Fuel system1
BMW 525XI problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 95 | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2007 | 75 | 20 | Airbags | 84,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 60 | 28 | Airbags | 122,000 | 3 | 0 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the BMW 525XI
What years of the BMW 525XI should you avoid?
No single model year of the BMW 525XI has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used BMW 525XI?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the BMW 525XI?
Airbags, with 21 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (9) and engine (8).
How many recalls does the BMW 525XI have?
3 recalls between 2006 and 2011. The 2006 model year has the most, with 3.
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