2004 BMW 525I problems by component
84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 BMW 525I, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 33 | 39% | 92,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 21 | 25% | 130,000 mi |
| Seats → | 17 | 20% | 73,500 mi |
| Seat Belts → | 14 | 17% | 70,000 mi |
| Power Train | 7 | 8% | — |
| Structure | 4 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.