We don't have a lot of complaints on file for the BMW 525i (although feel free to add yours here) -- it's either not very popular ... or it's very, very good.
The 2003 BMW 525i has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2003 525i for can't open trunk to fix dead battery.
Worst Reported Problems with the 525i
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Latest Owner Complaints About the 525i
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engine oil leaks -- 2003 525i:
I have 525i 2003 BMW(45223 miles) purchased new from IRVINE BMW 2003 . It has started leaking engine oil so I took it to Shelly BMW to check. Shelly BMW said 1) FILTER HOUSING GASKET 2) OIL PAN GASKET 3)VALVE COVER GASKET ARE leaking and it'll cost $2296.30+Labor and Tax. I paid $136.00 for ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 525i owners.
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alternator failure -- 2002 525i:
Since the alternator wasn't working...you can't start the car. I initially thought that the battery was bad since the voltage reading on the battery was just over 13V. Took it to the dealer to debug and repair. Be careful doing this yourself. Read the BMW boards. This is not as straight forward ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2002 525i owners.
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can't open trunk to fix dead battery -- 2003 525i:
how do I get into trunk to reconnect battery when the key needs electricity to open trunk? please any help would be grateful Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 2003 525i owners.
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stalls at low RPMs -- 1993 525i:
turns off as I slow down. Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1993 525i owners.
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hazards turn on when putting on turn signals -- 1995 525i:
My damn hazard lights are now turning on every time you put on either of your turn signals its very inconvenient cause i dont have a valid drivers license. If anyone knows how to fix the problem on a BMW 525i please email me with a solution at kevinfidler@yahoo.com thank you im getting no where ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 1 times by other 1995 525i owners.