BMW 525I
2001–2005 only
2001–2005 BMW 525I models have 197 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW 525I report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only
Median onset: 90,000 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 86,890 miles. 9.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 160,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 132,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 85,000 miles. 16.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 55 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 100,825 miles.
Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Onset mileage not consistently reported.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full BMW 525I report for every year and full specs/safety data.