MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 525

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2001 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:44:01.987Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

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 1995: 15 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 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 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 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 1995: 15 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 2001: 3 complaints 2001 3 2002: 0 complaints 2002

2001: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
19851
19893
19907
199115
199214
19933
19948
199515
19971
19982
20013
20020

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 BMW 525. While driving, the contact heard a noise. The vehicle then suddenly lost control ,veered to the right, and crashed into a channelizer barrel at highway speeds.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-16

Also filed under Air bags

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure.

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Power brake servo failure due to water accumulation. Driving the car and attempted to stop when there was suddenly no power brakes. Dealer indicated that it was caused by a bad vacuum line.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-17

Service brakes

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing fan.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Engine compartment started smoking. Consumer pulled into a parking lot and shut vehicle off. Service manager had vehicle towed to dealership. Electrical componets in fan were burned out.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-01

Air bags

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2017-03-15Air bags17V047000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5...

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V047000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW 525?
The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 BMW 525 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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