1998 BMW 528IA Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1998 BMW 528IA has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Visibility (1 report).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 528IA?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 BMW 528IA recalls

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Recall 98V143Jun 22, 19983,800 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 BMW 528IA problems

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

Problem areaReports
Visibility1
Wheels1

What owners report

2003-04-30, Wheels
LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 50,000 MILES
1999-12-13, Visibility
THE RIGHT MIRROR AUTOMATICALLY TIPS DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN RESERVE TO AID IN SEEING THE CURB - THE MIRROR HAS MALFUNCTIONED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BY NOT READJUSTING TO THE CORRECT POSITION - THE DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED ON AT LEAST 15 SEPARATE OCCASIONS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM WITH THE MIRRORS MEMORY - IT STILL DOES NOT WORK PROBERLY. *AK

1998 BMW 528IA questions

Does the 1998 BMW 528IA have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 BMW 528IA: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 528IA?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 BMW 528IA 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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