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BMW 525I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Fan

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #898270

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2001.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN . WHILE DRIVING SMELLED RUBBER BURNING. THEN CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. SHE PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF ENGINE. THER EWA SNO FIRE. CONSUMER HAD COOLING FAN REPLACED 4 WEEKS AGO. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER WHO DETERMINED IT WAS COOLING SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43461G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in SHARON, MA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 525I Fuel System, Other

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #8013950

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2002.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER . GAS GAUGE DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE INDICATOR SHOWED 1/8 OF A TANK. GAS INDICATOR LIGHT NEVER CAME ON TO SHOW THAT FUEL WAS LOW. ALSO, ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE VEHICLE STOPPED SUDDENLY WITH NO WARNING.*AK FUEL GAUGE WAS REPLACED. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20011201. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #8022952

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2002.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG COVER IS COMING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in EAST HARTFORD, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Seat Belts

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10018733

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on May 05, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TOOK MY 2002 BMW 525I TO HAVE ITS DRIVER SIDE RAILS REPLACED TO BMW OF PEORIA IN ILLINOIS ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER (AROUND MAY 5) AT A STOP LIGHT A LARGE ALLEN TYPE BOLT FELL AND ROLLED TO MY FEET. THIS BOLT WAS TO MY LAP SEAT BELT WHICH I WAS NOW HOLDING IN MY HAND! THE BOLT WAS NEVER TIGHTENED PROPERLY AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING LIKE THIS FOR AROUND 1 WEEK ASSUMING MY SEAT BELT WOULD WORK WHEN NEEDED. BMW OF PEORIA WAS INFORMED OF THIS THE SAME DAY, IT WAS FIXED BY THE NEXT DAY. I WROTE TO BMW-USA ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND THE RESPONSE WAS VERY LOW KEY. MOSTLY THAT THEY APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND TO TALK WITH MY SERVICE MANAGER TO GET THIS ISSUE FIXED. I DON'T THINK THEY EVEN READ THE LETTER WHICH MENTIONED REMINDING BMW SERVICE OF PROPER WORK. JUST WRITING IN HOPES THAT NO ONE ELSE RUNS INTO THIS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in DUNLAP, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery Fuel Pump

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Power Train

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Seat Belts

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Equipment Electrical

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Structure Body Door

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Unknown Or Other

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10024731

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE CONSUMER HAD TO DRIVE A CERTAIN SPEED IN ORDER FOR THE AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT OR THE ALARM SOUND TO COME ON, TO LET THE CONSUMER KNOW THE DOOR OR TRUNK WAS OPEN. THERE WAS ALSO NO WARNING CHIME TO LET THE DRIVER KNOW THAT OCCUPANTS IN THE VEHICLE RELEASED THE SEAT BELTS. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, IT WOULD TAKE ABOUT TWO VEHICLE LENGTHS BEFORE THE GONG SOUNDS, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WAS INOPERATIVE AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL, AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE SHOWED A HALF A TANK, THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING THAT HAD COME FROM THE CENTER OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE JUMPED BETWEEN GEAR(1ST TO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD JERK), THE REMOTE KEY WOULDN'T WORK, THE LEFT REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT EXTEND, THE VEHICLE WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T START, THE VEHICLE ALARM WAS TOO SENSITIVE, AND THE RIGHT REAR DOOR'S FULL SHADE DID NOT RETRACT. *SCC THE FUSE IN THE GLOVE BOX WAS LOOSE. *JB.Mileage was 21000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20030308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 310 939 7300 . DEALER'S CITY: HERMOSA BEACH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90254 .
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BMW 525I Tires

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10044591

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on .BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with TIRES . WHILE DRIVING FRONT END VIBRATED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT VEHICLE VIBRATED BECAUSE THE TWO FRONT TIRES WERE CUPPING. THE TIRES WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.*AK.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43442G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HIXSON, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Structure Body

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10081945

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Mar 03, 2004.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE SPLASH SHIELD SCRAPPED THE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY WHEN ENTERING PARKING LOT, AND PARKING SPACE BLOCK. THIS WAS CAUSING THE FRONT BUMPER TO BENT, SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK *TS.Mileage was 24600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43452G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in BOYNTON BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020131. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LAUDERDALE IMPORT LTD. BMW . DEALER'S CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 33316 .
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BMW 525I Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10105217

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2004.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . WHILE DRIVING, THE SEAT HEATER FAILED AND CONSEQUENTLY THE CONSUMER WAS BURNED. *JB.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 40000 miles. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in OSSINING, NY. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Suspension Automatic Stability Control (asc)

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10112880

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2004.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) . WHILE GOING OVER A BUMP VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND SHOOK. CONSUMER HAD TO BRAKE CONSTANTLY TO GAIN CONTROL. DEALER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE BUSHINGS WERE FOUND TO HAVE NO FLUID. HOWEVER, THE BUSHINGS WERE CHECKED ON PREVIOUS VISITS ,AND NO DEFECTS WERE FOUND.*AK.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43402G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in WEST HILLS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW 525I Structure Body

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10112284

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 28, 2005.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . THE REAR FLOOR OF MY 2002 BMW(525I) HAS 2 INCHES OF WATER, CARPET SOAKED,MILDEW, THE FRONT CARPET WAS SOAKED , DRIVERS SIDE(FRONT) WETTER THAN THE PASSENGER FRONT .ALEXANDER BMW SAID THEY HAD NO REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING BEFORE, THIS MUST BE A MANUFACTURE DEFECT IN THE CAR..Mileage was 27206 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43482G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20020810. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: NICK ALEXANDER IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 3235831901 . DEALER'S CITY: LOS ANGELES . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90001 .
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BMW 525I Seat Belts Rear Buckle Assembly

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10149687

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Feb 07, 2006.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY . PASSENGER SIDE REAR SAFETY BELT RECEPTACLE IS MALFUNCTIONING.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43432G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in LAKE ELSINORE, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 20040912. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:FWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2002 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LONG BEACH BMW .
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BMW 525I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10235752

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2007.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MOVING THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE SEAT TRACK, WHICH CAUSED THE NOISE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOCKS THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM SOUNDS, BUT THE HORN WOULD NOT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL WHEN THIS OCCURRED OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE KEYS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW MODULE, WHICH HAS NOT YET ARRIVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Communications Horn Assembly

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10235752

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2007.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MOVING THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE SEAT TRACK, WHICH CAUSED THE NOISE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOCKS THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM SOUNDS, BUT THE HORN WOULD NOT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL WHEN THIS OCCURRED OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE KEYS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW MODULE, WHICH HAS NOT YET ARRIVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10235752

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2007.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MOVING THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE SEAT TRACK, WHICH CAUSED THE NOISE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOCKS THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM SOUNDS, BUT THE HORN WOULD NOT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL WHEN THIS OCCURRED OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE KEYS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW MODULE, WHICH HAS NOT YET ARRIVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Seats

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10235752

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 16, 2007.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE DRIVER'S SEAT CONTROLS MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHEN MOVING THE SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE SEAT TRACK, WHICH CAUSED THE NOISE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOCKS THE VEHICLE, THE ALARM SOUNDS, BUT THE HORN WOULD NOT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO FAIL WHEN THIS OCCURRED OVERNIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SENSOR; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. IN ADDITION, THE KEYS DO NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE NEEDED A NEW MODULE, WHICH HAS NOT YET ARRIVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 48000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in COLUMBIA, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags Frontal

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10249001

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2008.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V384000 (AIR BAGS:FRONTAL). HE STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATES WHEN NO ONE IS SEATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 44,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53564B. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in HISTORIA, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10277320

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on July 05, 2009.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM . ENGINE OVERHEATING WARNING SOUNDED. LOOKED AT INDICATOR AND IT WAS ALL THE WAY IN THE RED. PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY. 30 SECONDS LATER THE RADIATOR BLEW WITH THE FORCE OF AN EXPLOSION, SHOOTING COOLANT ABOUT FIVE FEET ACROSS THE STREET EVEN THOUGH THE HOOD WAS DOWN. OPENED HOOD AND FOUND A HOLE IN TOP OF RADIATOR, MORE THAN AN INCH IN DIAMETER. I WOULD HAVE OPENED HOOD BEFORE IT BLEW SO I CAME WITHIN HALF A MINUTE OF BEING BADLY BURNED. MY MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENS REGULARLY WITH BMW 525'S. HE SAID IT HAPPENS AROUND 80,000 MILES. MY CAR HAD 75,000 MILES. MECHANIC SAID HE TESTIFIED IN A CASE A FEW YEARS AGO WHERE AN OWNER WAS BADLY BURNED. HE HAD A BOX WITH A BUNCH OF PIECES OF RADIATORS THAT HAD FAILED. I KEPT MY RADIATOR AS EVIDENCE. NONE OF THE HOSES FAILED BUT THE RADIATOR BLEW A HOLE OUT OF THE TOP. IT IS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IS ONLY ABOUT AN EIGHT OF AN INCH THICK. I WOULD EXPECT THAT ANY POINT OF CONNECTION SUCH AS A HOSE OR A SEAL WOULD BUST UNDER PRESSURE BEFORE THE RADIATOR ITSELF WOULD FAIL. I'D NEVER HEARD OF SUCH A THING HAPPENING IN 30 YEARS OF DRIVING. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN DEFECT, EITHER IN THE MATERIAL USED OR IT'S THICKNESS. THOUGH THE REPAIR COST ALMOST A THOUSAND DOLLARS I FELT LUCKY BECAUSE I KNEW THAT I OPENED THE A HALF MINUTE EARLIER I COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY BADLY BURNED OR EVENED BLINDED. THE FORCE OF THE EXPLOSION WAS INCREDIBLE. I'M LESS CONCERNED ABOUT THE MONEY THAN ABOUT SOMEBODY BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THIS DEFECT. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43442G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in SACRAMENTO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW 525I Structure

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10367190

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Nov 22, 2008.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE WAY THE TIRE WAS MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRE HAD A SLOW LEAK. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN OCCURRING FOR TWO YEARS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .Mileage was 110000 miles. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in UNION, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10373574

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2010.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT FAILS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE CAR'S ALTERNATOR FAILS. AT IDLE A VOLTMETER READ 11.5V. WITH THE CAR OFF THE READING WAS 12.2V. EVEN IF MY METER IS INACCURATE A RUNNING CAR SHOULD PRODUCE A HIGHER READING THAN A BATTERY IN A NON-RUNNING CAR IF THE ALTERNATOR IS WORKING. I REMOVED THE BATTERY FROM THE CAR AND ATTACHED IT TO A "SMART" CHARGER. THE CHARGER STARTED OUT READING "LO." MY CHARGER READS "LO" WHEN THE CHARGE IS LESS THAN 50% OR SO, AND ABOVE THAT REPORTS ESTIMATED CHARGE IN INCREMENTS OF 10%. *TR.Mileage was 124000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT33412G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in ST. LOUIS, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:RWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Exterior Lighting

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10411839

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2009.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ABNORMALLY POINTED DOWNWARD AND WAS CAUSING INEFFECTIVE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ADJUSTERS WERE FRACTURED AND THE HEADLIGHT COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT CASING WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000..Mileage was 80000 miles. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in LOS QATOS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Electrical System Instrument Panel

BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10452436

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2011.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL . I AND NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PIXEL ON THE BMW 525I VEHICLES, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO READ WHETHER YOU HAVE A ENGINE CONCERNS OR WORSE IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING, ETC. THIS COULD BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND THE MANUFACTURER IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY HAVE EVEN REPAIRED A FEW BMWS AT NO CHARGE. HOWEVER, WHEN I NOTIFIED THE COMPANY OF MY COMPLAINT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY WOULD COVER 25% OF THE PARTS AND LABOR, AND LEAVE ME TO PAY THE REMAINING $452.00. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED. TO SEE ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER BMW OWNERS, PLEASE GO TO HTTP://FORUMS.BIMMERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=419695. *KB .Mileage was 187000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in CEDAR HILL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW 525I 2002 Safety Review #10452436

BMW 525I 2002 car safety problem was reported on Sept 28, 2011.BMW 525I 2002, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I AND NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PIXEL ON THE BMW 525I VEHICLES, WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO READ WHETHER YOU HAVE A ENGINE CONCERNS OR WORSE IF THE ENGINE IS OVERHEATING, ETC. THIS COULD BE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AND THE MANUFACTURER IS WELL AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY HAVE EVEN REPAIRED A FEW BMWS AT NO CHARGE. HOWEVER, WHEN I NOTIFIED THE COMPANY OF MY COMPLAINT, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEY WOULD COVER 25% OF THE PARTS AND LABOR, AND LEAVE ME TO PAY THE REMAINING $452.00. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER, THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLES SHOULD BE RECALLED. TO SEE ADDITIONAL COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER BMW OWNERS, PLEASE GO TO HTTP://FORUMS.BIMMERFORUMS.COM/FORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=419695. *KB .Mileage was 187000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT434X2G. Bmw 525i 2002 problem was reported in CEDAR HILL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2002 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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