Model year guide

1996 BMW 523I

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 BMW 523I is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 225 on record.

1996 BMW 523I at a glance

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

1996 BMW 523I recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 BMW 523I.

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.

1996 BMW 523I vehicles on record

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1996 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU13509

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31080BU07801

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1996 BMW 523IWBADD31080BU10391

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1996 BMW 523IWBADD31060BU21132

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31070BU02184

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31040BU14597

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31000BU03693

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31070BU15193

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1996 BMW 523IWBADD310X0BU02339

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31060BU21972

1996 BMW 523IWBADD31090BU11291

1996 BMW 523IWBADD41040BT37932

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1996 BMW 523IWBADD31080BU22167

1996 BMW 523IWBADD41010BT36382

1996 BMW 523IWBADD41010BT27889

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1996 BMW 523I — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 BMW 523I have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 BMW 523I. 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.