Electrical System Related Problems of the 2001 BMW 525

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2001 BMW 525. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW 525


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2001 BMW 525

The Electrical System problem

We arrived at church, and I remained behind finishing my makeup. My husband locked the car with the fob out of habit, and my foot was holding the passenger door open. Forgetting the door had been locked with the fob, I accidentally allowed the passenger door to close. I had no keys.   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Alternator failure (of a 525i BMW 2001) due to the entrance of leaves and dirty through the cooling hose of the alternator and getting into the electrical parts of the alternator (iodes). This lead to fire and damage of the alternator. The hose is aproximately 2. 5 in.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW 525 model year vehicles:



525 Service Bulletins
525 Safety Recalls
525 Defect Investigations