KnownCarProblemsBMW 525i Problems by Year
Owners have filed 353 complaints with NHTSA about the BMW 525i since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2006, 2007. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
BMW 525i problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 525i | 72 | Air bags | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 525i | 77 | Air bags | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 525i | 35 | Air bags | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 525i | 84 | Air bags | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 525i | 32 | Air bags | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 525i | 29 | Air bags | 4 | 0 |
11 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the BMW 525i
- What years of the BMW 525i have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (84), 2006 (77), 2007 (72).
- What is the most common problem with the BMW 525i?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (143), electrical (59), seats (37).
- Which BMW 525i years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2008 (1), 2009 (1), 2001 (22). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.