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BMW 525I Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10005780

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 12, 2003.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . BOUGHT CAR NEW IN APRIL OF 2001. SINCE THAT TIME, DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT (LOW BEAM) HAS BURNED OUT 3 TIMES. DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS A SAFETY DEFECT OR NOT, BUT THOUGHT I WOULD REPORT IT JUST IN CASE..Mileage was 28500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT33411G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20010401. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF ARLINGTON . DEALER'S CITY: ALEXANDRIA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA.
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BMW 525I Seat Belts Front Warning Light/devices

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10024533

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2003.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES . THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME HAS A MALFUNCTION, THAT RESULTS IN THE CHIME REMAINING ON EVEN IF THE SEAT BELT HAS BEEN FASTENED. THIS IS CAUSED BY A PROGRAMMING ISSUE WHEN VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED AND CANNOT BE FIX, PER DEALERSHIP.*AK.Mileage was 80000 miles. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Vehicle Speed Control Accelerator Pedal

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10059632

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2004.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL . WHILE SHIFTING GEARS FROM FIRST TO SECOND, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AND NOTICED THAT THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RELEASE THE PEDAL.*AK THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND IT TOOK 5 DAYS FOR THEM TO REPLACE THE BROKEN PEDAL. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 2700 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBANA53584B. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in VIENNA, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031203. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: MAN . VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BMW FAIRFAX . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 703-560-2300 . DEALER'S CITY: FAIRFAX . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 99999 .
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BMW 525I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10100530

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 21, 2004.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . REPEATED IGNITION COIL FAILURE ON MY 2003 BMW 525I SERIES. THE DEALERS HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR PAIR THIS SAME PROBLEM FOUR TIMES. I QUESTION THE SAFETY OF THIS VEHICLE. *AK.Mileage was 12000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43423G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030516. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph. DEALER'S NAME: OTTO'S BMW . DEALER'S CITY: WEST CHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 19382 .
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BMW 525I Seat Belts Rear

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10114055

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 08, 2005.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS:REAR . ON 8 MARCH 2005 AT APPROXIMATELY 3:20PM, [XXX] (SPOUSE) AND [XXX] (4 YEAR OLD CHILD) WERE HEADING WESTBOUND ON GRAND RIVER AVE. IN NOVI MICHIGAN. [XXX] WAS SECURED IN A GRACO BOOSTER SEAT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE GRACO BOOSTER SEAT WAS TETHERED TO THE REAR BENCH SEAT PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS WHILE [XXX] WAS HELD IN THE BOOSTER SEAT BY BMW'S SHOULDER RESTRAINT BELT AND SECURED INTO THE OEM LATCH. UPON TURNING SOUTHBOUND ONTO TAFT ROAD, THE SUBJECT 525I BMW [XXX] WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BY A EASTBOUND (GRAND RIVER AVE.) VEHICLE. THE COLLISION RESULTED IN [XXX] BECOMING A PROJECTILE IN THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE OEM SHOULDER BELT LATCH AND CLASP GAVE WAY NOT HOLDING THE CHILD IN THE BOOSTER SEAT. THE BOOSTER SEAT WAS STILL SECURED TO THE BMW REAR BENCH SEAT. [XXX] DID CONFIRM THAT UPON INITIALLY SECURING [XXX] AT THE INCEPTION ON THE TRIP, SHE HAD LATCHED THE SHOULDER BELT ACROSS [XXX] AND THE BOOSTER SEAT AND TUGGED UPON IT AS A FORCE OF HABIT TO INSURE A PROPER LATCHING ACTION.*AK *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 20000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43483G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in NOVI, MI. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030217. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ERHARD BMW FARMINGTON HILLS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 248-306-6800 . DEALER'S CITY: FARMINGTON HILLS . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 48335 .
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BMW 525I Unknown Or Other

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10125016

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 24, 2005.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with UNKNOWN OR OTHER . WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE ON MY 2003 BMW 525 CAR JACK SLIPPED OUT CAUSING CAR TO DROP ON MY ARM, BREAKING MY ARM. I BELIEVE THE CAR JACK FOR THIS CAR IS POORLY DESIGNED .1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 14500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43493G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in SEATTLE, WA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20031004. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Bmw 525i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: BMW OF SEATTLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 2063282300 . DEALER'S CITY: SEATTLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WA.
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BMW 525I Electrical System Ignition

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10135620

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION . 2003 BMW 525I DIED TWICE LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE IGNITION COILS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN IT WAS FIRST STARTED, THE DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43483G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was purchased on 20030422. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: RUSSELL BMW . DEALER'S CITY: BALTIMORE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
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BMW 525I Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10135620

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2005.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . 2003 BMW 525I DIED TWICE LEAVING THE CONSUMER STRANDED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE IGNITION COILS FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN IT WAS FIRST STARTED, THE DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUS PARTS, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43483G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in BALTIMORE, MD. Vehicle was purchased on 20030422. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. DEALER'S NAME: RUSSELL BMW . DEALER'S CITY: BALTIMORE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD.
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BMW 525I Steering

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10249556

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 10, 2008.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STEERING . BEGAN TO HEAR A "CLICKING NOISE" UNDER FRONT END OF VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED RMFD HYDRO STEERING BOX DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED IT. SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED NOISE WOULD GET WORSE IF NOT REPLACED BUT COULDN'T ADVISE ME AS TO SAFETY ISSUE. VEHICLE METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED WITH UNDER 40,000 MILES. CONTACTED BMW VIA EMAIL WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR.Mileage was 39377 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43493G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in NEPTUNE BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 1 mph.
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BMW 525I Latches/locks/linkages

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10253024

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2008.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES . 2003 525I BMW FRONT PASSENGER DOOR JAMMED IN "DOUBLE LOCK." THIS CONDITION OCCURRED WITHOUT USER INVOLVEMENT AND COULD HAVE LEFT THE PASSENGER WITH NO MEANS OF A QUICK EXIT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT OR OTHER EVENT REQUIRING A QUICK EXIT. ONLY MEANS OF EGRESS WAS TO CRAWL THOUGHT THE WINDOW OR OVER DRIVERS SEAT. THERE IS NO WAY TO MECHANICALLY OVERCOME THE PROBLEM, I.E., NO KEY ON ANY DOORS EXCEPT DRIVER'S. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in ALEXANDRIA, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Seats

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10259104

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED THE SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND THEN SAW SMOKE IN THE CAR. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE SEAT WAS CATCHING ON FIRE. I TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND DOUSED THE FIRE WITH WATER. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43423G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10259104

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND TURNED THE SEAT HEATER ON. AFTER ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE, I STARTED TO SMELL SMOKE AND THEN SAW SMOKE IN THE CAR. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE SEAT WAS CATCHING ON FIRE. I TURNED THE SEAT HEATER OFF AND DOUSED THE FIRE WITH WATER. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43423G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in ARCADIA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10263226

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR FAILURE, SENSOR IN SEAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED OR AIR BAG WILL NOT FUNCTION. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43453G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in COLUMBUS, OH. 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 2003 Safety Review #10289698

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . UPON TURNING ON THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED DRIVERS SEAT HEATER, THE DRIVERS SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT CAUSING EXTREME HEAT AND SMOKE TO RISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT. ALTHOUGH THIS DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE, IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAUSING A FIRE. THE HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, AND THE SMOKE AND HEAT SUBSIDED. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. CONTACTED A BMW MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND A KNOWN ISSUE WITH BMW. HE CITED A CASE WHICH CAUSED A CUSTOMERS LEATHER SEAT TO BURN AND ALSO BURNED HIS SPORTS COAT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OVERTIME DO TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE WIRING WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER GETTING INTO AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME, THE WIRES RUB BARE CAUSING THE DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING AND THE INSULATION. THE WIRING IN TURN BUILDS RESISTANCE WITH THE IN ABILITY OF THE ELECTRICITY TO PASS THROUGH THE DAMAGE WIRING, WHICH CAUSES THE EXCESSIVE HEAT. *TR.Mileage was 72690 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43403G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in STILLWATER, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10289698

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . UPON TURNING ON THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED DRIVERS SEAT HEATER, THE DRIVERS SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT CAUSING EXTREME HEAT AND SMOKE TO RISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT. ALTHOUGH THIS DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE, IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAUSING A FIRE. THE HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, AND THE SMOKE AND HEAT SUBSIDED. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. CONTACTED A BMW MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND A KNOWN ISSUE WITH BMW. HE CITED A CASE WHICH CAUSED A CUSTOMERS LEATHER SEAT TO BURN AND ALSO BURNED HIS SPORTS COAT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OVERTIME DO TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE WIRING WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER GETTING INTO AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME, THE WIRES RUB BARE CAUSING THE DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING AND THE INSULATION. THE WIRING IN TURN BUILDS RESISTANCE WITH THE IN ABILITY OF THE ELECTRICITY TO PASS THROUGH THE DAMAGE WIRING, WHICH CAUSES THE EXCESSIVE HEAT. *TR.Mileage was 72690 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43403G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in STILLWATER, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 525I Equipment

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10289698

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 24, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EQUIPMENT . UPON TURNING ON THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED DRIVERS SEAT HEATER, THE DRIVERS SEAT HEATER SHORTED OUT CAUSING EXTREME HEAT AND SMOKE TO RISE FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT. ALTHOUGH THIS DID NOT CAUSE A FIRE, IT WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO CAUSING A FIRE. THE HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, AND THE SMOKE AND HEAT SUBSIDED. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. CONTACTED A BMW MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE AND A KNOWN ISSUE WITH BMW. HE CITED A CASE WHICH CAUSED A CUSTOMERS LEATHER SEAT TO BURN AND ALSO BURNED HIS SPORTS COAT. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS OVERTIME DO TO THE BREAKDOWN OF THE WIRING WHICH IS CAUSED BY THE DRIVER GETTING INTO AND OUT OF THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME, THE WIRES RUB BARE CAUSING THE DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING AND THE INSULATION. THE WIRING IN TURN BUILDS RESISTANCE WITH THE IN ABILITY OF THE ELECTRICITY TO PASS THROUGH THE DAMAGE WIRING, WHICH CAUSES THE EXCESSIVE HEAT. *TR.Mileage was 72690 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43403G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in STILLWATER, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW 525I Electrical System

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10307921

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on May 30, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE FREEWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR ENGINE STARTED TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. MY CAR HAVE TO BE TOWED TO THE BMW DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THE ALL OF THE IGNITION COILS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. MY CAR THEN HAD ONLY 29K+ MILES. *TR.Mileage was 29600 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT33433G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW 525I Air Bags

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10367057

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2010.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 525I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT AND REAR AIR BAGS ON THE DRIVER SIDE SUDDENLY DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHTS BLINKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS APPROXIMATELY 59,000. UPDATED EVOQ 01/04/11 UPDATED 01/14/11 *BF THE POLICE REPORT REFUSED THE CONSUMERS REQUEST FOR AN ACCIDENT REPORT AS THE OFFICER STATED THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE. UPDATED 04/19/11.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43423G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in GREENVILLE, SC. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20021018. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw 525i 2003 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw 525i 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CENTURY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: GREENVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: SC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 29607 .
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BMW 525I Structure

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10395342

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE . 2003 BMW 525I 11 MONTHS AGO BROUGHT IN DUE TO WATER AND MOLD IN REAR FLOOR DEALER FOUND MOLD, DOOR PANELS CRUMBLING FROM WATER AND CLAIMED NEEDED TO REPLACE VAPOR BARRIERS. WANTED TO CHARGE ME $4,000 OR SO I FOUGHT AND BMW FURNISHED PARTS I PAID LABOR OVER 1200.00 WHEN ASKED THEY CLAIM NEVER SAW PROBLEM IN PAST, AND WAS DUE TO POOR ADHESIVE ON VAPOR BARRIERS, NOW 2 WEEKS AGO SAME PROBLEM. MY WIFE HAS BEEN HAVING MEDICAL PROBLEMS AS WELL AS I AND THEY ARE DUE TO TOXIC MOLD SYNDROME. DEALER REFUSES TO ADMIT THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THRU ALL MODEL AND YEARS WHICH I HAVE RESEARCHED AND CONFIRMED THEY DEMANDED THE LOANER CAR BACK AND NOW THE RENTAL CAR, THEY WANT MY VEHICLE OFF THEIR LOT OBVIOUSLY, I SIMPLY WANTED A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT THEIR IS NO MOLD AND THEY REFUSE, AN INVESTIGATOR FROM BMW WAS THERE AND HEAD OFFICE CLAIMS HIS REPORT WILL NOT REACH THEM FOR 2 WEEKS... I NOW HAVE LUNG ISSUES AS DOES MY WIFE ALONG WITH 8 SYPTOMS DOCUMENTED SINCE 2005 FROM PHYSICIANS CONFIRMING TOXIC MOLD EXPOSURE AND SYNDROME. THE DEALER AND BMW REFUSE TO ADMIT AND RESPONSIBLITIY OR KNOWLEDGE OF THIS PROBLEM HOWEVER LOOKING ON INTERNET IT IS WIDESPREAD, NOT EVEN AN APOLOGY. I HAVE CONTACT THE EPA AND MEDIA TO EXPOSE THERE TOTAL LACK OF ETHICS, HONEST AND CONCERN FOR THE HEALTH OF CONSUMERS. *TR.2 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 26000 miles. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in SMITHTOWN, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Power Train

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10430075

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 06, 2011.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BMW 525I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CHECK TRANSMISSION FAILSAFE MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK IN THIRD GEAR AND DECELERATED UNTIL IT STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,825. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 100825 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43453G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW 525I Visibility Power Window Devices And Controls

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10440895

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 14, 2009.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS . I WAS HELPING A PASSENGER OUT OF THE PASSENGER SEAT OF MY 2003 BMW 525I WHEN THE PASSENGER ACCIDENTLY BUMPED THE THE AUTO-UP WINDOW BUTTON. THE DOOR WAS OPEN, THE WINDOW WAS DOWN, AND I HAD FINGER IN THE WAY OF THE NOW CLOSING WINDOW. ALL OFF A SUDDEN THE WINDOW CHOPPED OFF A DIGIT OF MY PINKY FINGER. MY FINGER WAS NOT RECOGNIZED BY THE PINCH PROTECTION SAFETY FEATURE. HOW THIS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED: IF AUTO-UP FEATURE WAS DEACTIVATED WHEN DOOR IS OPEN, BUTTON TO OPEN CLOSE WINDOW COULD BE DESIGNED SO YOU HAVE TO PULL UP TO CLOSE WINDOW, PINCH-PROTECTION SYSTEM THAT PROTECTS FINGERS, AND PERHAPS A WARNING SIGN ON THE WINDOW THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF CUTTING OFF FINGERS. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 25000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43453G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in RESTON, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW 525I Exterior Lighting

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10448852

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2012.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . I HAVE A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE PASSENGER(RIGHT) SIDE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON OUR 2003 BMW 525I. THE TAIL LIGHT IS CONNECTED TO A WIRING HARNESS VIA A CONNECTOR. ONE OF THE CONNECTOR PINS HAS BEEN OVERHEATED BY THE ELECTRICAL CURRENT AND HAS BEEN BURNT TO A CRISP. THIS EXACT PROBLEM HAS FORCED BMW TO DO A RECALL IN 2011 ON THE 3-SERIES OF AUTOMOBILES AND YET THEY HAVE IGNORED THE SAFETY OF SERIES-5 OWNERS AND HAVE YET TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS HIGHLY DANGEROUS COMPONENT FAILURE. THIS FAILURE CAUSES THE DRIVER INTO BELIEVING THAT THEY HAVE WORKING TURN SIGNALS WHEN IN ACTUALITY THEY DO NOT. THE VEHICLE STILL PROVIDES THE SOUNDS AND SIGHTS OF A DIRECTIONAL BEING USED, HOWEVER, THE LIGHTING SYSTEM IS DEAD. *TR.Mileage was 127000 miles. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Exterior Lighting Tail Lights

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10498622

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2013.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS . 2003 BMW 525I. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POTENTIAL FIRE IN TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION, DUE TO A FAULTY LEFT TAIL LIGHT. THE LIGHT WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE ENTIRE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY/HOUSING HAD TO BE REPLACED, RATHER THAN JUST REPLACING A BULB. THE MECHANIC EXPLAINED TO THE CONSUMER THAT A CONNECTOR HAS MELTED ONTO THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND THE WIRING WAS DAMAGED. *JB.Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in CHAPEL HILL, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW 525I Seats

BMW 525I 2003 Safety Review #10568061

BMW 525I 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 20, 2012.BMW 525I 2003, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER SEAT AND PASSEENGER POWER MOTOR OF SEAT NOT WORKING, AND CAN I ASKING IF I BUY THIS CAR FROM DEALER USED CAR,THIS CAR HAVE 5 RECALL,,THE DEALER DONT TELL ME ABOUT THE CAR HAVE RECALL, THAT INLEGAL OR LEGAL , IF INLEGAL WITH CUSTOMER,WHERE AND WHAT THE OFFCIES CAN I DO COMPLAIN REPORT THIS DEALER,,THANKS.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 180000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBADT43483G. Bmw 525i 2003 problem was reported in GARDEN GROVE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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