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BMW 525I Equipment Other Owners/service/other Manual

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #560241

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL . THE CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE BASED ON INFORMATION STATED IN BROCHURE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INSTALLED WITH REAR SIDE AIRBAGS OPTION WHICH ALSO INCLUDED REAR HEAD PROTECTION AIRBAG, IT TURNS OUT ONLY THE SEDAN IS EQUIPPED WITH THE ADDITIONAL HEAD PROTECTION AIRBAG, OWNERS MANUAL INFORMATION IS NOT STATED PROPERLY. NLM.Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in BEVERLY HI, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Suspension Front

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #765229

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2001.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . RE: BMW 525I WAGON WITH SPORTS PACKAGE. CASTER IN FRONT WHEELS PERMANENTLY MALADJUSTED SUCH THAT AT ABOUT 8,000MILES SEVERE CUPPING IS CAUSED ON INSIDE OF TIRE TREAD, RESULTING IN MAJOR ROAD NOISE AND POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE. ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE TIRES. HAVE DONE SO TWICE. INFORMED BY KNOWLEDGABLE PERSONS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM IN MANY OF THESE MODELS..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADS43411G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in SANTA BARBARA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 525I Power Train

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #8019195

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Sept 02, 2001.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . ODOMETER ON VEHICLE IS NOT READING SPEED CORRECTLY. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.AK.Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in MENLO PARK, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Emission Control

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10031158

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 10, 2003.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL . I HAVE 2001 BMW 525I. I WENT TO DEALER SERVICE SO MANY TIMES TO FIX MY PROBLEM CONCERN. THEY WON'T FIX IT AND SAID THAT "NO CUSTOMERS COMPLAINT DUPLICATED" ALL THE TIMES. AFTER DONE MY FIRST 15000 MILES SERVICE AT DEALER, "EML" LIGHTS CAME UP AND I SENT MY CAR TO DEALER IMMIDIATELY. THEY CHANGED "TROTTLE BODY" BECAUSE THEY SAID, IT'S BURNED. AFTER THAT REPAIR, MY CAR HAS ALIGNMENT, TROTTLE, ACCELATION AND TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. ALSO THEY REPLACE THE FAN BY RECALL. NOW MY CAR CONDITIONS ARE POOR. I PRESS THE GAS PEDDAL FOR ACCELATION, RPM'S GOING HIGH AND BIG IDLE SOUND I CAN HEAR. AND, OVER 80 DEGREE TEMP. BIG BIG IDLES. ALSO DECELATION IS NOT WORKING. SPEED WON'T REDUCE UNTIL I BRAKED. CAR RIDING QUALITY'S GETTING POOR AND POOR. SUSPENSION CAN'T ABSORB ROADS BUMPS. AT THE SAME TIME, I HEAR SO MANY CLICKING NOISE FROM DOOR FRAMES. IT FEELS LIKE WHERE I DRIVE AT OFF-ROAD. ALSO, I CHECKED ALIGNMENT BY MACHINE. IT WAS REALLY OFF-SET. THE CAMBER, CAST AND TOE WAS BAD. THEY PERFORM THE ALIGNMENT JOB. BUT STILL POOR. I SUFFER WITH THOSE PROBLEMS ABOUT A YEAR ALREADY. RECENTLY I FELT THAT STEERING WHEEL IS SHAKING AND I FELT A VIBRATION FROM FROM FLOOR OF DRIVER SIDE. ALSO BADLY, FRONT LOW HEAD BEAM IS TOO DIM AND NOT BLIGHTER THAN BEFORE. IT CAUSE, HARD TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I THINK, MY CAR HAS ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, TROTTLE AND SOME JUNCTION PROBLEM FROM ENGINE THRU AXLE. TODAY I CATCH ANOTHER THING. WHEN I TURN ON THE ENGINE, I HEARD RUFFLE SOUND FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE ROOM AND BIG ENGINE NOISE. PLEASE REVIEW MY COMPLIANT AND WHAT REALLY SHOULD DO?*AK .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 16000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X1G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010808. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: CENTURY WEST BMW .
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BMW 525I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10089874

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2004.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND MAKING LEFT TURNING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER THE SIDE OR FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND ARM INJURIES FROM IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43431G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in ROCKMART, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags Side/window

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10089874

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Aug 22, 2004.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND MAKING LEFT TURNING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER THE SIDE OR FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED CHEST, SHOULDERS, AND ARM INJURIES FROM IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. *AK.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43431G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in ROCKMART, GA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System Alternator/generator/regulator

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10114003

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 27, 2005.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR . ALTERNATOR FAILURE (OF A 525I BMW 2001) DUE TO THE ENTRANCE OF LEAVES AND DIRTY THROUGH THE COOLING HOSE OF THE ALTERNATOR AND GETTING INTO THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OF THE ALTERNATOR (IODES). THIS LEAD TO FIRE AND DAMAGE OF THE ALTERNATOR. THE HOSE IS APROXIMATELY 2.5 IN. AND IT DOESN'T HAVE ANY FILTER TO CLEAN THE AIR OR AVOID PARTICLES TO COME IN. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 41200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43431G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in MAYAGUEZ, PR. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010105. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AUTO GERMANA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 787-765-4000 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JUAN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PR. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 00919-5406.
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BMW 525I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10207549

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2003.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING WHEN HE SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. HE HAD TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000. UPDATED 11/15/07 *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43451G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in GROVE CITY, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030202. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2001 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2001 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: GROVE CITY AUTOMALL .
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BMW 525I Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10246850

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2008.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WHEN WET, BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD TO PUSH. A SQUISHING SOUND CAN BE HEARD AS THE BRAKE IS APPLIED AND PEDAL MOVES TO THE FLOOR BOARD. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN BRAKE IS VERY WET (COMING OUT OF CARWASH, ALSO HAPPENED A NUMBER OF TIMES DURING A HARD RAIN.) TOOK A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO PUSH DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL AND BRING CAR TO A STOP. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT33411G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW 525I Electronic Stability Control

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10279801

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Feb 13, 2009.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL . ABS / DSC CONTROL UNIT FAILURE . TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME , STABILITY CONTROL IS INOPERABLE. *TR.Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT33481G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10297204

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Dec 19, 2001.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I PURCHASED MY USED 2001 BMW E39 525I TWO YRS AGO WITH MANY ISSUES AS EXPECTED WHEN I LEARNED IT WAS A "LEASE", PRIOR OWNER NEVER MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE. I BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE FOR MONTHS "AIRBAG" LIGHT ON. PAID FOR MONTHS HAVING IT RESET, THEN I FINALLY I STARTED A SEARCH TO LOCATE A "RECALL FOR AIRBAG MODULE" FOR THIS MODEL. I CALLED BMW NORTH AMERICA IMMEDIATELY THAT I'M THE NEW OWNER (THEY HAD NO RECORD OF WHO WAS THE OWNER) I WAS GIVEN DIRECTION HOW TO HANDLE, VEHICLE TAKEN TO A SERVICE CENTER, REPAIRED MADE. TWO MONTHS LATE, AIRBAG LIGHT ON AGAIN, PAID FOR ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC, THIS TIME TO BE TOLD SOMETHING DIFFERENT, "STAGE 1-RESISTANCE TOO HIGH". WHAT IS THAT? I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG AND IT'S COMPONENTS WERE TESTED, DID NOT FIND ANYTHING DEFECTED, CODE RESET, ALL OK BUT WAS TOLD IF AIRBAG LIGHT COME AGAIN, STRONG POSSIBILITY "DRIVER WHEEL AIRBAG" WILL NEED TO BE REPLACE WHICH IS UNUSUAL. THE NEXT DAY, THE LIGHT BACK ON. BACK TO THE SVC CENTER, TOLD IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, IF NOT, THE CHANCES ARE THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. I'M QUITE UPSET. THAT EVENING OF 12/19/09, I STARTED SEARCHING, CAME ACROSS SEVERAL BLOGGING SITES ABOUT BMW AIRBAG. I CAME ACROSS 18 OWNERS WITH THE SAME MAKE,MODEL AND YR HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED BMW NORTH AMERICA WITH MY FINDING, THERE IS NO RECALL ON AND NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNLESS "SAFETY" IS INVOLVED. I EMPHASIZED MY CONCERN OF WHAT I HAVE READ AND WHAT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE SVC TECH ABOUT NOT DEPLOYING. I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE, WHAT ARE THE STEPS FOR NHTSA TO CONDUCT A INVESTIGATION ON THIS? I CONTACTED A REP WITH BMW NORTH AMERICA AGAIN 12/28/09, ANYTHING YOU CAN DO, REPLY, "NO". I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER. I ASKING YOUR ASSISTANCE IF THERE ARE ANY RECORDS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OF OWNERS WITH THE IDENTICAL MODEL, MAKE AND YR THAT HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A MVA AND THEIR DRIVER WHEEL AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND MAYBE WERE NOT AWARE OF A "FAULT ISSUE" IN THIS MODEL? *TR.Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Steering

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10366961

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2010.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STEERING . UPON ARRIVING HOME FROM 4 MILE ROUND TRIP LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC (25 MPH AVER SPEED), AND ENTERING BASE OF MY DRIVEWAY, MY WELL-SERVICED 2001 BMW 525I (60,000 MILES) SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING, ENGINE QUIT, BATTERY WARNING LIGHTING, AND "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON, AND LOUD CLANGING NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESTARTED CAR TO PULL FROM STREET INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE STARTING COMING OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHUT CAR OFF AND OPENED HOOD, SAW STEAM COMING OUT OF COOLING SYSTEM EXPANSION TANK WHICH HAD CRACKED. NO MORE THAN 2 MINUTES OCCURRED FROM TIME PROBLEM STARTED UNTIL ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPON INVESTIGATION, ALL BELTS WERE SHREDDED AND BELT PULLEY DISC HAD COME OFF AND WAS SITTING AT BOTTOM OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HAD CAR TOWED TO BMW DEALER NEXT DAY. ALTHOUGH NO INJURIES AND CAR IS COVERED BY WARRANTY, I AM REPORTING AS SAFETY PROBLEM AS DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC WITH ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITTING AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER SAYS THAT UNUSUAL THAT BELT PULLEY WOULD FAIL AND SIMULTANEOUS CRACK WOULD OCCUR IN COOLING EXPANSION TANK, ALTHOUGH WOULD SEEM LOGICAL TO ME THAT LOSS OF WATER PUMP FUNCTION WOULD CAUSE HEAT/PRESSURE BACK UP AND CAUSE TANK TO BLOW. DEALER SAYS PROBLEM IS DUE TO WEAR ON PULLEY ROTATOR, WHICH WOULD CAUSE WOBBLING OVER TIME. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING, CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING SMOOTHLY WITH NO INDICATION OF WOBBLING BELT (TOTAL SERVICE 3,000 MILES PRIOR) AND THIS WAS VERY SUDDEN. PULLEY SHOULD NOT COME OFF -- SOMEBODY COULD BE KILLED. NEW FAN WAS INSTALLED IN DEC 2001 PER RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X1G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in HONOLULU, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 525I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10366961

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2010.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . UPON ARRIVING HOME FROM 4 MILE ROUND TRIP LIGHT CITY TRAFFIC (25 MPH AVER SPEED), AND ENTERING BASE OF MY DRIVEWAY, MY WELL-SERVICED 2001 BMW 525I (60,000 MILES) SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING, ENGINE QUIT, BATTERY WARNING LIGHTING, AND "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT CAME ON, AND LOUD CLANGING NOISE CAME FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. RESTARTED CAR TO PULL FROM STREET INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND SMOKE STARTING COMING OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SHUT CAR OFF AND OPENED HOOD, SAW STEAM COMING OUT OF COOLING SYSTEM EXPANSION TANK WHICH HAD CRACKED. NO MORE THAN 2 MINUTES OCCURRED FROM TIME PROBLEM STARTED UNTIL ENGINE SHUT OFF. UPON INVESTIGATION, ALL BELTS WERE SHREDDED AND BELT PULLEY DISC HAD COME OFF AND WAS SITTING AT BOTTOM OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HAD CAR TOWED TO BMW DEALER NEXT DAY. ALTHOUGH NO INJURIES AND CAR IS COVERED BY WARRANTY, I AM REPORTING AS SAFETY PROBLEM AS DEALER SAID THAT PROBLEM COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, WHICH WOULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC WITH ENGINE SUDDENLY QUITTING AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALER SAYS THAT UNUSUAL THAT BELT PULLEY WOULD FAIL AND SIMULTANEOUS CRACK WOULD OCCUR IN COOLING EXPANSION TANK, ALTHOUGH WOULD SEEM LOGICAL TO ME THAT LOSS OF WATER PUMP FUNCTION WOULD CAUSE HEAT/PRESSURE BACK UP AND CAUSE TANK TO BLOW. DEALER SAYS PROBLEM IS DUE TO WEAR ON PULLEY ROTATOR, WHICH WOULD CAUSE WOBBLING OVER TIME. MY SAFETY CONCERN IS THAT THERE WAS ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING, CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING SMOOTHLY WITH NO INDICATION OF WOBBLING BELT (TOTAL SERVICE 3,000 MILES PRIOR) AND THIS WAS VERY SUDDEN. PULLEY SHOULD NOT COME OFF -- SOMEBODY COULD BE KILLED. NEW FAN WAS INSTALLED IN DEC 2001 PER RECALL. *TR.Mileage was 60000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X1G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in HONOLULU, HI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10368126

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2010.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 525I. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER TWO HOURS, THE CONTACT TURNED THE VEHICLE ON AND TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 166,000. UPDATED 01/14/11*LJ.Mileage was 166000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43441G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in SARASOTA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10537297

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on Apr 09, 2013.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, SHE SMELLED A BURNING ODOR EMITTING FROM THE RADIATOR. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE BEGAN TO READ EXTREMELY HOT WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR. ALSO, LIGHT GRAY SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V138000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND 01V206000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN EITHER RECALL. THE REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE CONSISTED OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PUMP, VALVE COVER GASKET AND THE COOLANT PIPE. IN ADDITION, THE AUXILIARY FAN WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,990..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 86990 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT334X1G. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in FRESNO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW 525I Vehicle Speed Control

BMW 525I 2001 Safety Review #10537327

BMW 525I 2001 car safety problem was reported on July 25, 2013.BMW 525I 2001, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ENTERING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING GARAGE, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND ABRUPTLY AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS LIGHTLY DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A WALL AND THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED JAW FROM THE AIR BAG STRIKING HER FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 102000 miles. Bmw 525i 2001 problem was reported in KISSIMMEE, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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wayne bartholomew   mitchellville 

3:57pm on Saturday, November 20th, 2010

my 2001 525i bmw when placed in reverse goes back slowly, when i give it a little gas it wants to go but you can hear high excellatration, i don't think i need a new or rebuilt tranny should i change the fluid and filter and go from there?


Bmw 525i 2001 Recalls


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 F...

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 F...

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 F...

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 F...

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 CIRC...

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 CIRC...

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 CIRC...

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 CIRC...

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 T...

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 T...

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 T...

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 T...

Bmw 525i 2001 Service Bulletins


BMW 525I 2001

BMW 525IA 2001