2010 BMW 525i Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2010 BMW 525i has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking 7th (lowest risk) among the 7 model years with data. It has 1 recall, covering the PCV valve heater on the engine, with no do-not-drive status.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #7 of 7 525i years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2010 BMW 525i problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2010 BMW 525i recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 17V683000Oct 30, 2017Engine740,561 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
2010 compared with other 525i years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 BMW 525i reliable?
- NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2010 525i, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 7 model years with data. Compared to 2006 and 2007, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 83 and 100, the 2010 model year shows far fewer reported problems.
- Does the 2010 BMW 525i have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall. Campaign 17V683000 covers the PCV valve heater on the engine for certain 2007-2011 525i and related BMW models; dealers replace the part free of charge. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- What year BMW 525i should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2006 and 2007 are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 83 and 100 and 3 and 2 recalls respectively. The 2010 model year ranks lowest-risk among the 7 years with data.
- How does the 2010 525i compare to the 2011 525i?
- The 2010 525i has a complaint index of 0 with 1 recall, while the 2011 525i has a complaint index of 17 with 1 recall. Both show low reported-problem counts compared to 2006 and 2007.