Model year guide

1996 BMW 525

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1996 BMW 525 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 85 on record.

1996 BMW 525 — representative photo
Representative photo

1996 BMW 525 at a glance

Safety recallsNone

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

1996 BMW 525 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1996 BMW 525.

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 5

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

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.

Bulletin B122917 · Equipment · Dec 2017

WIND NOISE DIAGNOSTICS. *TW

Bulletin 41/03/96 · Structure · Nov 1996

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE FAULT CODE 40. *TW

Bulletin 24/06/94R · Power Train · Nov 1996

FLICKERING ILLUMINATION OR FLICKERING INDICATOR LAMP IN MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL (MFL) SWITCHES. *TW

Bulletin 61/17/96 · Electrical System · Oct 1996

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 525. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

About the BMW 525

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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1996 BMW 525 vehicles on record

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1996 BMW 525 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 BMW 525 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1996 BMW 525. 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.