BMW 525I air bags problems by year
147 NHTSA owner complaints name the air bags across 8 525I model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 44 reports.
| Year | Air Bags reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 525I | 25 | 35% | 93,000 mi | |
| 2006 525I | 44 | 57% | 97,750 mi | |
| 2005 525I | 22 | 63% | 88,000 mi | |
| 2004 525I | 33 | 39% | 92,000 mi | |
| 2003 525I | 10 | 31% | — | |
| 2002 525I | 8 | 29% | — | |
| 2001 525I | 4 | 18% | — | |
| 1995 525I | 1 | 4% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the air bags. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.