2000 BMW 525I

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2000 BMW 525I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:17.876Z

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.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2000

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1992: 18 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000 0 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2006: 77 complaints 2006 2007: 72 complaints 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 18 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1999: 1 complaint 2000: 0 complaints 2000 0 2001: 22 complaints 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 77 complaints 2007: 72 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 0 complaints 2011
1989: 4 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 13 complaints 1991 1992: 18 complaints 1992 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 7 complaints 1994 1995: 24 complaints 1995 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 0 complaints 2000 0 2001: 22 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 32 complaints 2003 2004: 84 complaints 2004 2005: 35 complaints 2005 2006: 77 complaints 2006 2007: 72 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2011

2000: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19894
199011
199113
199218
19935
19947
199524
19982
19991
20000
200122
200228
200332
200484
200535
200677
200772
20081
20091
20100
20110

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
    2019-03-14Air bags19V015000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles.

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator.

Buy-smart checklist

2000 BMW 525I — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 19V015000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2000 BMW 525I reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 525I 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.