BMW 525IT PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

BMW 525IT PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of BMW 525IT recalls and defective parts found on BMW 525IT automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the BMW 525IT manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For BMW 525IT

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
2001 BMW 525IT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Recall
2001 BMW 525IT	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Units affected: 23000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 2003-10-24
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT SAFETY BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND THE BATTERY SAFETY TERMINAL, MAY HAVE A MALFUNCTION THAT COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF ONE OR MORE OF THESE COMPONENTS.
2001 BMW 525IT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Recall
2001 BMW 525IT	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Units affected: 1550	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 2002-05-16
Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
2001 BMW 525IT ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Recall
2001 BMW 525IT	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN Units affected: 76469	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 2001-06-21
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.
1992-1995 BMW 525IT VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recall
1992-1995 BMW 525IT	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Units affected: 410000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 1997-08-19
Summary: THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THROTTLE CABLES ARE ATTACHED TO THE SAME THROTTLE VALVE ACTUATING LEVER AT THE THROTTLE HOUSING. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PLASTIC BUSHING ON EITHER CABLE COULD BREAK DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES COUPLED WITH VIBRATION. IF THE BUSHING BREAKS, THE OUTER CABLE HOUSING CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BUSHING. IN THIS CASE, DURING APPLICATION OF THE THROTTLE PEDAL WITHOUT CRUISE CONTROL BEING ENGAGED, THE OUTER TUBE COULD CATCH ON THE EDGE OF THE BROKEN BUSHING.
1992-1994 BMW 525IT SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Recall
1992-1994 BMW 525IT	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT Units affected: 180000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 1996-07-01
Summary: THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SWITCH TO REMAIN IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS OFF" POSITION OR IN THE "BRAKE LIGHTS ON" POSITION.
1992 BMW 525IT AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Recall
1992 BMW 525IT	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Units affected: 75000	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE Report Date: 1996-07-01
Summary: THE AIR BAG CONTACT RING LOCKING TAB LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.