2000 BMW 528 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2000 BMW 528 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1 report).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2000 BMW 528 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2000 BMW 528.

Most common 2000 BMW 528 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Power Train1
Visibility1
Electrical System1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2017-05-19, Unknown Or Other
MY BMW CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE TURNED OFF AND PARKED IN MY GARAGE. THE FIRE SPREAD TO ANOTHER CAR AS WELL AS OUR HOUSE. THE FIRE STARTED ABOUT 45 MINUTES AFTER IT WAS PARKED.
2017-04-03, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 BMW 528. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT CAUGHT FIRE AND FLAMES AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE HOOD ALSO INDEPENDENTLY OPENED AND REVEALED FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000.
2002-04-16, Visibility
BREATHING BACTERIA IN VEHICLE FROM HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER. *AK
2000-11-27, Power Train
AUTOMATIC STABILIZER CONTROL AND TRACTION/DYNAMIC SYSTEM STABLILZER CONTROL FEATURE LIGHT WAS ON AT TIME OF PURCHASE, DEALER REPLACED THE SENSOR, THE LIGHT BECAME ILLUMINATED 3 MORE TIMES, DEALER ADJUSTED THE SENSOR AND WHEN IT CAME ON AGAIN COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM SO A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE WAS GIVEN TO THE CONSUMER. *SLC
2000-11-09, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW STATES IT IS NORMAL OPERATION TO GET A ROCK STUCK IN THE BRAKE. HOWEVER, THEY ALSO STATED TO GET USE TO IT BECAUSE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE IT HAPPENS ON THIS CAR ALL THE TIME. *AK

2000 BMW 528 questions

Does the 2000 BMW 528 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2000 BMW 528 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Power Train (1), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2000 BMW 528 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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