10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,525 miles

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2002 BMW 525 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2002 BMW 525 Owner Comments

problem #8

Jul 142023

525

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

regarding the Takata airbag recall for my model bmw, the priority zone A includes the hotter southern states incl Florida. My car is in Canada and currently not under a recall notice; however, the car spent many years in Florida, as my parents resided in Florida every winter for 6 months, and then summers in Canada. I am concerned as the propellant in question degrades FASTER in hot climates, and since i reside in Canada, the priority is low. please advise.

- Port Charlotte, FL, USA

problem #7

Jul 042016

525

  • 179,200 miles
Takata recall there's a airbag signals on display screen doesn't go out or clear anytime you start or drive the car

- Burlington, NJ, USA

problem #6

Jul 152016

525

  • 183,000 miles
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 towed to a tow lot. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

- Freson, CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 132016

525

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Madera, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 182016

525

  • 125,000 miles
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.

- Victorville, CA, USA

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problem #3

Apr 152015

525

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V318000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the recall were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #2

May 272015

525 6-cyl

  • miles
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 not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 05/10/16 the dealer informed the consumer, the parts were available. Updated 05/11/16.

- Westminster, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 212015

525

  • 189,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 BMW 525I. While in park and attempting to start the vehicle, both the driver and passenger side air bags inadvertently deployed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

- Columbia, SC, USA

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