1995 BMW 525
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.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1995: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 0 |
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, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Passenger side airbag failed to deploy in frontal collision travelling at 30 MPH. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-12-27
In a frontal collision the passengers air bag did not deploy. Tt
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-25
Visibility
4 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1995 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 3 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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.