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We found the following complaints for BMW 525I (1990)

Read complaints for BMW 525I (1990)


Consumer was driving 30 mph without vehicle collision occurring the driver's air bag deployed, causing the occupant to become injured.please give any further details.

While driving 30 mph the vehicles air bags deployed without warning.*nlm

Battery failed causing electronic lock, power window, radio, and clock failures.

Battery failed.

Ignition switch malfunctioned, causing key to jam.

(1) my 1990 bmw 525i started to over heat on august 01,2006. The temp gauge goes up 50% mark. The coolant level went down every day and i filled it up with distilled water to control the temperature, hoping that it would correct itself some time.(2) i could not drive the car on regular basis anymore. Within few days, i saw coolant overflowing and spray-out. Following this, i noticed slight rough idle and vibration. (3) realizing that driving the car was no more safe, i called westchester bmw, white plains, ny. On emergency basis, the dealer accepted the car the following week for diagnosis. On august 14 2006, the dealer concluded it is coolant leaking in the engine and outside the engine. No parts were repaired and replaced because the engine work specified by the dealer was expensive. I took the car back home. Can not drive it anymore.

Water pump failed.

Water pump failed.

Water pump failed.

While driving, coolant level warning light illuminated and consumer noticed white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, consumer found that water was in the oil due to a cracked head, consumer later received recall 98v178.

Radiator leaked.

Thermostat failed.

Thermostat failed.

Radiator leaks.

Radiator cap failed, causing complete failure to radiator. Howeverradiator is not covered under recall notice (98v-178).

Head gasket leaked.

Oil pan gasket failed causing oil leak.

Head gasket leaks oil.

Oxygen sensor failed.

Oxygen sensor failed.

Air conditioner leaks freon every year.

Rear back tail light and brake light failed.

Brake lights failed.

Brake light failedno damage, dealer won't honor recall #96v111000.

Brake lights inoperative.

Consumer complained about thelow beam headlights. Lights went out without warning. This happened intermittently.

Rear back tail light and brake light failed.

Fuel line recall repair delayed by dealer.

Fuel line recall repair delayed due to dealer problem.

Rear door will not open from inside.

Rear door will not open from inside.

Glass over odometer cracked.

Differential leak.

Differential leaks.

Transmission not shifting properly.

Transmission not shifting properly.

Driver's seat wobbles in track.

Driver's seat wobbles.

Seat heaters failed, burned through seat.

Seat heater burned occupant.

Front and rear brakes failed.

Front brakes failed.

Rear brakes failed.

Lock in steering wheel broke.

I realized my car was wrecked several times, it's a salvaged car, but sold as normal; therefore overpriced.

Power locks stick occasionally.

Inside door panel separated from the door.

Front wheel struts failed.

Cruise control and throttle cable failed.

Cruise control and throttle cable failed.

Heater core failed.




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