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2001 BMW 525i Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 BMW 525i has 3 NHTSA airbags complaints and 2 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 BMW 525i

Electrical
6Engine
4Airbags
3

3

Complaints

2

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Airbags Recalls

19V015000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Spo...

03V421000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A MICROPROCESSOR IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE, WHICH ACTIVATES THE FRONT AIR BAGS, THE SIDE AIR BAGS, THE FRONT SEAT S...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 23, 2020AIR BAGSBMW IS USING THE RECALL TO FORCE PEOPLE BACK INTO THEIR SERVICE CENTER. EVEN WHEN A REPAIR ISN'T RE...
Aug 22, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND MAKING LEFT TURNING CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. ...
Dec 19, 2001AIR BAGSI PURCHASED MY USED 2001 BMW E39 525I TWO YRS AGO WITH MANY ISSUES AS EXPECTED WHEN I LEARNED IT WAS...

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