How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 525 have?

The 1998 BMW 525 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 BMW 525 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 BMW 525?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is structure.

1998 BMW 525 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 BMW 525. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 6, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Heater.”

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

“All automatic door locks in cold weather conditions become frozen, causing the doors not to close securely. Dealer replaced the locks which did not correct the problem. *ak”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 BMW 525 as of July 6, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.