CarRecallWatchThe 1999 BMW 528 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Latches/Locks/Linkages (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1999 BMW 528 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1999 BMW 528.
Most common 1999 BMW 528 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 528. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THEY BEGAN BLINKING ,AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HE LIFTED THE HOOD, AND ATTEMPTED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE, BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED, BUT BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IWAS 121,000 , AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.*AK
CONSUMER STATED AFTER LOCKING THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE LAP BELT BECAME UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOOR BOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. TS AS OF 12/21/2002 THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO CONSUMER. *JG *JB
WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR KNOB FELL OFF IN CONUSMER'S HAND. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND AND REPLACED KNOB. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
1999 BMW 528 questions
Does the 1999 BMW 528 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 BMW 528 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 528?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Seat Belts (1), Exterior Lighting (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 BMW 528 has been fixed?
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