Vehicle Speed Control Problems of BMW 525

BMW 525 owners have reported 10 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's accelerator pedal (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of BMW 525


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of BMW 525

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Abs module failure trifecta abs light traction amd brake light. Sometimes used to auto accelerate when brake was pressed and cruise control doesnt work   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

While shifting gears from first to second, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by engaging the emergency brake. The consumer pulled over to the shoulder and noticed that the gas pedal was stuck. Consumer was able to release the pedal.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2001 BMW 525i. The contact stated that while entering a residential parking garage, the vehicle accelerated rapidly and abruptly as the accelerator pedal was lightly depressed. The contact crashed into a wall and the air bags deployed.   Read details...




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