2001 BMW 528i Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2001 BMW 528i has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (2 reports).

0Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2001 BMW 528i recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 528i.

Most common 2001 BMW 528i problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2015-03-09, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME SYMPTOMS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,920. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2002-04-26, Air Bags
CONSUMER STATES FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS (4) DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY COLLISION AND CAUSED INJURY, AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER ADJUSTING CD PLAYER BUTTON (CLAIM # 13-7535-667). *YD

2001 BMW 528i questions

Does the 2001 BMW 528i have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 BMW 528i at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW 528i?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (2), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 BMW 528i 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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