Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 BMW 525. The number one most common problem is related to the cooling fan (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Cooling Fan problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Radiator Hose problems | |
| Emission Control problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2001 BMW 525i. The contact stated after parking and returning to the vehicle, upon starting the vehicle detected a burning odor and flames exiting the front of hood. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. Read details...
I drove the car a mile to the store and a mile back and when I was walking away you could see a spark and then a minute later another one and another until then the car started smoking and within 4 minutes the car was engulfed in flames. My security cameras caught the whole thing on tape. Read details...
Upon arriving home from 4 mile round trip light city traffic (25 mph aver speed), and entering base of my driveway, my well-serviced 2001 BMW 525i (60,000 miles) suddenly lost power steering, engine quit, battery warning lighting, and "service engine soon" light came on, and loud Read details...