1995 BMW 525

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1995 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:18:47.461Z

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, 1995 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 1995 1997: 1 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002
1995: 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.

AIR BAGS

4 of 15 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY IN FRONTAL COLLISION TRAVELLING AT 30 MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19951227

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE PASSENGERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950725

IN A FRONTAL COLLISION THE DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950725

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
EQUIPMENT

2 of 15 total reports mention: equipment.

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ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *BF THE LIGHTS WERE OUT OF BALANCE, THE FRONT RIGHT STRUT WAS BANGING AND THE A/C MADE NOISES. *SC THE POWER WINDOWS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY, THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20041026

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1995 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).

FAQ

Is the 1995 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 1995 BMW 525?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 525 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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