2004 BMW 525i electrical system problems
The 2004 BMW 525i has 24 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 20% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
24
Electrical System complaints
20%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“THERE IS A COMPONENT CALLED MPM(MICRO POWER MODULE) BENEATH THE SPARE TIRE AND IS COMPLETELY BURNT DUE TO SOME WATER IN THE TRUNK. THE PLASTIC CASE WHICH COVERS THE COMPONENT IS BURNT AND THERE IS CLEAR INDICATION OF FIRE. SPOKE TO BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND THEY ADVISED ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT HERE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 BMW 525i have?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the 2004 BMW 525i electrical system — 20% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.