Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW 525i has 6 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We arrived at church, and I remained behind finishing my makeup. My husband locked the car with the ... |
| Mar 1, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I DROVE THE CAR A MILE TO THE STORE AND A MILE BACK AND WHEN I WAS WALKING AWAY YOU COULD SEE A SPAR... |
| Feb 17, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I HAD TAKEN A LONGER ROAD TRIP, AND WAS ON MY WAY BACK, ABOUT A QUARTER OF THE WAY WHEN WE STOPPED F... |
| May 22, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AND OFF MANY TIMES. THERE ARE SEVERAL TIMES AFTER I EXIT THE HIGHWAY ... |
| Nov 16, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | POSSIBLE BMW RECALL ISSUE (CAR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE CAR OFF). CAR PURCHASED ON 11/8/17... |
| Feb 27, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ALTERNATOR FAILURE (OF A 525I BMW 2001) DUE TO THE ENTRANCE OF LEAVES AND DIRTY THROUGH THE COOLING ... |