Model year guide

1989 BMW 520

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1989 BMW 520 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 178 on record.

1989 BMW 520 — representative photo
Representative photo

1989 BMW 520 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1989 BMW 520 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1989 BMW 520.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 1

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

Bulletin B510819 · Electrical System, Visibility · Jan 2024

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 520IA. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 520

The BMW E12 is the first generation of 5 Series executive cars, which was produced from 1972 to 1981 and replaced the saloon models of the BMW New Class range.

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1989 BMW 520 vehicles on record

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1989 BMW 520 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1989 BMW 520 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1989 BMW 520. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.