MYRModel Year Report

2002 BMW 525

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2002 BMW 525
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:57.100Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

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 2002: 0 complaints 2002 0
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 2002: 0 complaints 2002 0
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 2002: 0 complaints 2002 0

2002: 0 complaints

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

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

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

2002 BMW 525 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

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

FAQ

Is the 2002 BMW 525 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2002 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.