BMW 525XI recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 48 owner complaints for the BMW 525XI (model years 2006–2007, 2011). The most reported problem area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by electrical system (9 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (3).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (28), 2007 (20) and 2011 (1). Among model years at least two years old, the 2011 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW 525XI model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 21 | 2 of 3 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | 2 of 3 | |
| Engine | 6 | 2 of 3 | |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 of 3 | |
| Steering | 5 | 1 of 3 |
All 3 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V273000 | Apr 4, 2019 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, crankcase (pcv) | 2006 | 184,505 |
| 17V428000 | Jul 6, 2017 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2006 | 2,158 |
| 13V564000 | Nov 12, 2013 | Air bags: sensor, occupant classification | 2006–2007 | 76,565 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 0 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 0 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.