We found the following complaints for BMW 525IA (1994)
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Vehicle in motion with defrost on, smoke came from defrost vent on dashboard, filling car instantly with smoke.pulled off highway, opened windows, smoke clears then moved car approximately 200ft. Off main route to side street.smoke and flames immediately came out of the defrost vent.used 3 abc fire extinguishers, failing to contain the fire before the fire department arrived with 2 pumpers, and had to use afff foam to manage the fire due to high amounts of magnesium in the car.the newly purchased car was in very good condition, the car and contents are a total loss. Researched on line, found multiple reports of the same exact issue in this model, this was not unique.also was not able to find any reports of recall for this defect. Also, will be contacting bmw of north america today. Updated 12/06/12*lj
My car burst into flames while driving. The flames were coming from under the back seat.
Vehicle in motion with defrost on, smoke came from defrost vent on dashboard, filling car instantly with smoke.pulled off highway, opened windows, smoke clears then moved car approximately 200ft. Off main route to side street.smoke and flames immediately came out of the defrost vent.used 3 abc fire extinguishers, failing to contain the fire before the fire department arrived with 2 pumpers, and had to use afff foam to manage the fire due to high amounts of magnesium in the car.the newly purchased car was in very good condition, the car and contents are a total loss. Researched on line, found multiple reports of the same exact issue in this model, this was not unique.also was not able to find any reports of recall for this defect. Also, will be contacting bmw of north america today. Updated 12/06/12*lj
Vehicle experienced heater core failure due to a defect in the radiator cap (98v-178) recall.*mjs
Vehicle in motion with defrost on, smoke came from defrost vent on dashboard, filling car instantly with smoke.pulled off highway, opened windows, smoke clears then moved car approximately 200ft. Off main route to side street.smoke and flames immediately came out of the defrost vent.used 3 abc fire extinguishers, failing to contain the fire before the fire department arrived with 2 pumpers, and had to use afff foam to manage the fire due to high amounts of magnesium in the car.the newly purchased car was in very good condition, the car and contents are a total loss. Researched on line, found multiple reports of the same exact issue in this model, this was not unique.also was not able to find any reports of recall for this defect. Also, will be contacting bmw of north america today. Updated 12/06/12*lj
Right side windshield wiper arm contact hood on each downstroke.
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