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 PER YEAR
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| 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.
4 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
4 of 15 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.
3 of 15 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
FIRE3 of 15 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cables.
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY 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 visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.