MYRModel Year Report

1994 BMW 525

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1994 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:08.253Z

Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1994: 8 complaints 1994 8 1995: 15 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 8 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1989: 3 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 15 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 3 complaints 1993 1994: 8 complaints 1994 8 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002

1994: 8 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

3 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and module.

Show complaint excerpts

Computer system failure, preventing use of power door locks and windows, trapping driver in vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

Appears to be power drainage of the battery intermittently. Rendering vehicle inoperative. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-16

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 8 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Structure

1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Steering

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing pump.

Show complaint excerpts

Power steering pump continuosly leaks.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-18

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1994 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 BMW 525?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 BMW 525 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.