How many recalls does the 1989 BMW 5 Series have?

The 1989 BMW 5 Series has 2 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1989 BMW 5 Series?

The most recent recall was issued on October 9, 1997 and relates to the engine system.

Is the 1989 BMW 5 Series affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 2 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1989 BMW 5 Series

1989 BMW 5 Series Recalls

The 1989 BMW 5 Series has two recalls, the more serious being a fusible link on 525i and 525iA models that can fail due to heat and age, cutting power to all electrical systems including the engine while driving.

The second recall is broader, covering many BMW models including several 5 Series variants: the cruise control and throttle cables share the same lever at the throttle housing, and a plastic bushing on either cable can break, causing the cable housing to separate. Depending on which cable is affected, this can interfere with throttle control.

All 2 Recalls

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Transport CanadaCritical

October 9, 1997

ENGINE

At a glance

What can fail

The plastic bushing connecting the cruise control or throttle cable to the throttle lever can break, allowing the cable housing to separate. If this happens, the housing may catch on the broken bushing when you press the throttle, leaving the throttle valve partially open so the car won't slow down as expected.

What the fix does

A spring clip will be installed on the outer tube of each cable to prevent the housing from coming loose from the bushing.

17,879 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1997173 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaCritical

March 1, 1993

Other BMW 5 Series Years

1991 (3)