BMW 525I
2006–2009 only
2006–2009 BMW 525I models have 179 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 98,250 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006–2009 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 — 2006–2009 only
Median onset: 98,250 miles. 3.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 100,000 miles.
Median onset: 125,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 122,500 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 83,725 miles.
Median onset: 50,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $750–$2,230 nationally.
Median onset: 78,500 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 92,000 miles.
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 2006–2009 model years. See the full BMW 525I report for every year and full specs/safety data.