1990-1996 BMW 5-Series: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 1990-1996 BMW 5-Series directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
1990 5-Series:
Under certain conditions, front armrest may contact seatbelt buckle, damaging its release button.
1990-92 5-Series 535i:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1990-94 5-Series 525i:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1990-95 5-Series:
Malfunction or failure of cooling system component can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure.
1990-95 5-Series 525i:
Plastic bushing for cruise-control and throttle cables could break, causing throttle valve to remain partially open; car then might not decelerate as expected.
1991 5-Series 525/535:
Movement of throttle valve may be impeded, preventing car from decelerating.
1991-92 55-Series 25i/535i/M5:
Airbag contact-ring locking tab can break without warning, eventually causing broken wiring; airbag would then not deploy in collision, and indicator would illuminate.
1992 5-Series 525it:
Airbag contact-ring locking tab can break without warning, eventually causing broken wiring; airbag would then not deploy in collision, and indicator would illuminate.
1992-94 5-Series 525it:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1994 5-Series 530i/it, 540i:
Brake lights may fail to operate, or be on continuously.
1994-95 5-Series 525:
Double-lock mechanism can engage with key and occupants inside car.
1994-95 5-Series 530i:
Plastic bushing for cruise-control and throttle cables could break, causing throttle valve to remain partially open; car then might not decelerate as expected.
1996 5-Series:
In some cases, long exposure to certain environmental and operation conditions could cause front spring strut plate to begin to crack, and possibly break eventually.
1996 5-Series:
On certain vehicles, environmental conditions may cause the front string strut plate to break and interfere with the front tires. Dealers will inspect and install a retaining clip.
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