NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 BMW 525 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 525 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 BMW 525.

1997 BMW 525 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 525, describing incidents dated December 10, 2014.

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Wheels 1 complaint

The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #10668471 · Filed December 27, 2014
THE HUB FAILED AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF AND THE 1997 525TDS HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN AND ROLLED 2 AND 1/2 TIMES. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES. *TR

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 1997 BMW 525 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1997 BMW 525. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 BMW 525.

Wheels

ODI #10668471

Crash

Incident: December 10, 2014 · Filed: December 27, 2014

THE HUB FAILED AT 75 MPH, THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF AND THE 1997 525TDS HIT THE CONCRETE MEDIAN AND ROLLED 2 AND 1/2 TIMES. FORTUNATELY NO INJURIES. *TR

Other BMW 525 model years

Check your 1997 BMW 525 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your BMW 525 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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