MYRModel Year Report

1989 BMW 525

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1989 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:45:50.810Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 525 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002
1989: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 3 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CAUSING CLUSTER MODULE/POWER WINDOWS/ALARM/POWER DOOR LOCKS TO FAIL. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED, CAUSING FAILURE OF DASHBOARD AND ENGINE SAFETY WARNING SYSTEMS. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
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WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950103

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19900308 — seat belts

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FRONT SEAT CENTER, FOLD-DOWN ARM REST MAY CONTACT THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RELEASE BUTTON AND PREVENTING THE BELT TONGUE FROM LATCHING WHEN BUCKLING UP.

Remedy: REPLACE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES WITH SHORTER VERSION THAT WILL NOT CONTACT THE ARMRESTS. NOTE: OWNER NOTIFICATION DATE; 2/90 IS PREPARED IN DRAFT FORM.

Campaign 90V016000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19930317 — electrical system

THE 80-AMPERE FUSIBLE LINK LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN DEVELOP MECHANICAL WEAKNESS DUE TO AGING AND THERMAL STRESSES, AND CAN BREAK.

Remedy: REROUTE THE ELECTRICAL CABLES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO REDUCE THE CURRENT FLOW THROUGH THE FUSIBLE LINK, AND REPLACE THE OLD FUSIBLE LINK.

Campaign 92V174000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19940625 — fuel system, gasoline

FEED FUEL HOSES CAN HARDEN AND "SET" OVER TIME, ALLOWING A SEEPAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HOSE AND THE ENGINE FITTING. THE CLAMP USED TO HOLD THE HOSE TO THE FITTING IS UNABLE TO COMPEN

Remedy: A REDESIGNED FEED FUEL HOSE AND HOSE CLAMP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ALLEVIATE THE FUEL SEEPAGE.

Campaign 94V066000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1989 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 90V016000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 92V174000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V066000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 BMW 525 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 BMW 525?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 BMW 525 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.