MYRModel Year Report

1992 BMW 525

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1992 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:49.858Z

Only 14 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 14 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, 1992 highlighted. 1985: 1 complaints 1985 1989: 3 complaints 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
1992: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

POWER TRAIN

3 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950622

SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE ATTEMPTING TO BACK UP, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT/INJURY. *SKD

NHTSA ODI report, 19950601

POWER TRAIN

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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BRAKE LIGHT/CIRCUIT LIGHT CAME ON, 1 MIN AFTER LIGHT CAME ON NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH NEAR THE STEERING AREA, RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK.

NHTSA ODI report, 19950629

VISIBILITY

1 of 14 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 19950331 — EA (closed 19960715)

AIR BAG WIRING FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

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

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 BMW 525?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 BMW 525 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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