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BMW 525iTA recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the BMW 525iTA, covering model years 1995 to 2001, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 5 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 model years with data (1995–2001)
  • latest recall 03V421000 (reported Oct 24, 2003)

BMW 525iTA recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name 525iTA, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2001. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (3).

  • 5 recall campaigns
BMW 525iTA recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 2 campaigns1996: no campaigns1997: no campaigns1998: no campaigns1999: no campaigns
2000: no campaigns2001: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 03V421000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

    Model year 2001

    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 safety belt pretensioners, and the battery safety terminal, may have a malfunction that could lead to an unintended activation of one or more of these components.

    Consequence:
    Unexpected deployment of the air bag(s) could cause serious injury if an occupant is too close to the deploying air bag(s). In addition, the battery safety terminal may also be activated. If that happens, the starter cable would become disconnected from the battery, and the engine could not be restarted.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the air bag control module. Owner notification began NOVEMBER10, 2003. Owners should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  2. NHTSA campaign 02V138000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

    Model year 2001

    On certain passenger vehicles, the engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. This is a supplement to a recall that began during September 2001 (see recall campaign 01V206). Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  3. NHTSA campaign 01V206000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan

    Model year 2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The engine auxiliary/cooling fan operation, including variable speed, is electronically controlled. Failure of the fan motor can cause the electrical circuitry of the fan control unit to overload and fail, causing the fan to stop operating.

    Consequence:
    If this were to occur, engine overheating and subsequent engine damage could result. In addition, it is possible for the failure of the electrical circuitry to cause a fire in the fan control unit located in the front of the engine compartment.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the fan. Owner notification began September 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  4. NHTSA campaign 98V178000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System

    Model year 1995

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.

    Consequence:
    If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

  5. NHTSA campaign 94V219000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

    Model year 1995

    The double-lock feature can engage with occupants and the door/ignition key inside the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    The occupants of the vehicle would be unable to exit either from the doors or from the windows of the vehicle. Drive-away protection would prevent the engine from starting.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the general control module with one containing the revised software to permit window opening with the double-lock engaged and key in the ignition.

    Filed by BMW of North America, LLC

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

BMW 525iTA questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the BMW 525iTA have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the BMW 525iTA, covering model years 1995 to 2001. The most recent, 03V421000, was reported on October 24, 2003 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2001 model year is covered by the most campaigns (3).

Which BMW 525iTA model years do the recalls cover?

The 5 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2001. The 2001 model year appears in the most campaigns (3). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name 525iTA, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my BMW 525iTA?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a BMW dealer.

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  • BMW X5 1999–2026 · 103 recalls · 3,138 complaints
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  • BMW X3 2004–2026 · 60 recalls · 1,989 complaints
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  • BMW 3 Series 1995–2023 · 8 recalls · 841 complaints
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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.