1998 BMW 525
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 BMW 525 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 150 on record.
1998 BMW 525 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1998 BMW 525 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 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.
1998 BMW 525 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 2
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 2024SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Bulletin B122917 · Equipment · Dec 2017Source: 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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