Model year guide

1987 BMW 524

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1987 BMW 524 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

1987 BMW 524 — representative photo
Representative photo

1987 BMW 524 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1987 BMW 524 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #86V151000 · 10/11/1986

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD OVERHEAT, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO MELTING OF PLASTIC INTERNAL PARTS IN AREA OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

Fix: REPLACE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WITH REVISED SWITCH WITH INCREASED ELECTRICAL LOAD CAPACITY.

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

NHTSA defect investigations 3

HEATER CORE FAILURE Closed

NHTSA #EA92017 · Visibility · opened Jun 1992 · closed Mar 1993

MSTR CYL FAILS TO RELEASE Closed

NHTSA #EA90002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Oct 1989 · closed Oct 1990

BRAKES DRAG & FAIL Closed

SUMMARY: THE BRAKES REPORTEDLY BEGAN TO DRAG AND LOCK WITHOUTWARNING DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING ON 4 VEHICLES. THE CAUSE IS NOTKNOWN AT THIS TIME.===

NHTSA #PE89142 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jul 1989 · closed Oct 1989

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

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 524. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

1987 BMW 524 vehicles on record

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Other BMW 524 model years

1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1986 1985 1984 1983

1987 BMW 524 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1987 BMW 524 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1987 BMW 524. 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.