BMW 525I recalls

11 safety recalls for the BMW 525I (model years 2000–2003, 2006–2011), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2011 (1)2010 (1)2009 (1)2008 (1)2007 (2)2006 (3)2003 (2)2002 (4)2001 (4)2000 (1)

All BMW 525I recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2019-04-07	19V273	2006 BMW 325I & 2006 BMW 325XI + 7 more	Engine	184,505
2019-01-31	19V015	2000–2004 BMW X5 SAV & 2000–2003 BMW 525I + 2 more	Airbag ⛔	157,549
2017-10-30	17V683	2007–2011 BMW 328I & 2007–2011 BMW 525I + 6 more	Engine	740,561
2017-07-07	17V428	2006 BMW 325I & 2006 BMW 325XI + 7 more	Airbag	2,158
2015-05-28	15V318	2002–2006 BMW 325CI & 2002–2006 BMW 330CI + 10 more	Airbag ⛔	419,235
2013-11-18	13V564	2006–2007 BMW 525I & 2006–2007 BMW 525XI + 16 more	Airbag	76,565
2003-10-30	03V421	2001 BMW 525I & 2001 BMW 525IA + 8 more	Airbag	23,000
2002-05-20	02V138	2001 BMW 325CI & 2001 BMW 325I + 20 more	Engine	1,550
2002-02-27	02V057	2002 BMW 325I & 2002 BMW 330I + 2 more	Suspension	4,672
2001-11-30	01V352	2002 BMW 525I & 2002 BMW 525IA + 5 more	Tires	1,318
2001-07-02	01V206	2001 BMW 325CI & 2001 BMW 325I + 20 more	Engine	76,469

Other BMW models

X5 X3 X6 330I X7 530I X4 Z4 328I M5 M3 X1

FAQ

How many recalls does the BMW 525I have?

The BMW 525I has 11 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2003, 2006–2011. The 2001 model year has the most (4).

Are BMW 525I recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)