MYRModel Year Report

1991 BMW 525

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1991 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:45.895Z

Only 15 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 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 525 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1991 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
1991: 15 complaints
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YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 15 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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THE THROTTLE STICKS AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE IN REVERSE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960529

THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT/INJURIES PRIOR TO RECALL (91V-029). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960222

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHEN VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE GEAR, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19951109

SEATS

2 of 15 total reports mention: seats.

FIRE
AIR BAGS

2 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

INJURY
VISIBILITY

1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility.

STEERING

1 of 15 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19910708 — vehicle speed control

INSUFFICIENT AXIAL CLEARANCE EXISTS FOR THROTTLE VALVE, SHAFT, AND HOUSING DUE TO THE DIFFERENT THERMAL EXPANSION RATES OF THE SEPARATE PARTS WHEN VEHICLE REACHES NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURES AND AMB

Remedy: INSPECT AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE BY REPLACING THROTTLE HOUSING IF INSUFFICIENT AXIAL CLEARANCE IS FOUND.

Campaign 91V029000 — 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

I 19940726 — PE (closed 19941125)

STEERING LCK-UP/IMPEDIMENT

I 19941125 — PE (closed 19950331)

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

I 19950331 — EA (closed 19960715)

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 91V029000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V066000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 BMW 525?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 BMW 525 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.