Equipment Related Problems of the 2006 BMW 525

Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2006 BMW 525.

Table 1. Equipment related problems of BMW 525

Problem Category Number of Problems
Equipment problems
3

Equipment problem #1

I received a notice in the mail stating that my vehicle with the matching VIN had a recall for the pc value heater. And that it causes the vehicle to over heat and catch fire I contacted the dealership and manufacturer and I was told that there was no remedy available as I started experiencing issue's with my vehicle. It worries me because I constantly have my grandchildren with me and don't want them in a unsafe vehicle.

Equipment problem #2

We receantly purchased a used BMW 525 I. And it suddenly caught on fire while my son came to a stop. He barley excaped with his life. The whole car was up in flames. We dont know where it came from but it was the worst thing that I seen. Thank god he was able to get out of the vehicle when he did. We never thought we would have to worry about his safety in this vehicle, being one of the top of the line vehicles!.

Equipment problem #3

Bought from manager at BMW service department w/89,920 on 10/25/13. 2 overheated broke down on 11/29/13 on January 7 rarely park in driveway, pull up on driveway with an incline at my home. Car was placed in park but sorta did not catch gear right, felt a rollback so I engaged my e-brake. Did not want to release key, so I get stuff at house and resumed inspection of vehicle, car did not start. So I attempted to remove out of park, to no avail, then after off and on attempts it changed gears. Screen said gear change without brake possible. Took it in they said had to replace guide plate and solenoid for 1250. 00 I have 4 kids and a wife I love, we are always in vehicle, I feel my families safety is violated for being exposed to a potential dangerous episode. Did research parking pawl guide plate has recall. Exact to my problem dealership acknowledges it but claims that my car ain't because recalls on v8 models. Only had car for short time frame. Feel scammed, paid 14600 w/ taxes from bank loan and now I'm stuck with a lemon! help!!??.


Equipment related problems in other BMW 525 model year vehicles:



525 Service Bulletins
525 Safety Recalls
525 Defect Investigations