2002 Bmw 525ia problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (2) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2024-01-16 · B510819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-12-20 · B160623 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine will crank but not start. there is no communication with the integrated fuel module (tfe) whendiagnosing with ista. the following two fault codes will be stored in the dme: 032b43 - low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low cda594 - message (- 0x33e) missing, rec
Equipment 2023-11-22 · B653423 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customers may state that the alarm system (dwa) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. depending on the vehicleã¢ââs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is noticeable. additionally, the red anti-theft alarm led in
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags 2019-04-01 · B013118 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata air bag recall-related short-term alternate transportation and consequential repairs this service information bulletin supersedes si b01 31 18 dated october 2018.
Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module 2019-01-01 · B011618 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
takata class action settlement. customer support program. front driver side airbag modules.
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What owners report
2017-01-12 · Air Bags · 183,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2003 (na) bmw 525ia. while driving 20 mph, the contact's vehicle was struck on the front driver side by another vehicle. the air bags deployed. the driver sustained facial lacerations that required medical attention. the front seat passenger also sustained facial laceration and a fractured jaw. the vehicle was destroyed and …”
2016-06-30 · Engine · 125,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. while driving 25 mph, the air bag deployed without warning or impact. there were no injuries. the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the vehicle was towed, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000. …”
2016-03-25 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2002 bmw 525ia. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had n…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.