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Bmw 524 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Bmw 524 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
9
Years to Avoid
1985
1992
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1991
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1990
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1989
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1988
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1987
0 complaints1 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs
1986
0 complaints1 recalls3 invest.1 TSBs
1985Avoid
0 complaints0 recalls5 invest.1 TSBs
1984
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Bmw 524 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1985 Bmw 524 is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

9 model years analyzed