Most common 1995 BMW 525 problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
BMW 525 complaints by model year
What 1995 BMW 525 owners say
Air bags
Dual airbags did not deploy while driving on highway at 50 MPH, vehicle suddenly turned over, crashed into median, no warning, cause unkown, vehicle totaled.
Passenger side airbag failed to deploy in frontal collision travelling at 30 MPH. Tt
Engine & cooling
When traveling 30 MPH consumer smelled smoke odor. Also noted smoke came from the right front passenger's side when the vehicle caught on fire. Fire department was called and unable to determine the cause of the vehicle.
Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. Also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's feet/clutch intermittently slips.
A/C & heater
Electrical problem. The lights were out of balance, the front right strut was banging and the A/C made noises. The power windows worked intermittently, the windshield had a crack.
Severe engine drivability problems, causing vehicle to spin out of control. Also electronic climate control module failed, blows hot air on driver's feet/clutch intermittently slips.
1995 BMW 525 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 BMW 525 a good car?
There isn't enough complaint history for the 525 to compare model years reliably. So far owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 BMW 525?
The air bags — 4 complaints, 27% of all complaints for this model year, most often about frontal. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and a/c & heater (3).
How many recalls does the 1995 BMW 525 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1995 BMW 525. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.