MYRModel Year Report

1998 BMW 5 Series

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1998 BMW 5 Series
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:13.933Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2006: 85 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 98 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 81 complaints 2012: 10 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 2 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 98 complaints 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2011: 81 complaints 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023
1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 0 1999: 2 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 7 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 21 complaints 2005 2006: 85 complaints 2006 2007: 13 complaints 2007 2008: 98 complaints 2008 2009: 4 complaints 2009 2010: 6 complaints 2010 2011: 81 complaints 2011 2012: 10 complaints 2012 2023: 0 complaints 2023

1998: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19891
19900
19910
19920
19930
19940
19953
19960
19971
19980
19992
20002
20013
20027
20039
200464
200521
200685
200713
200898
20094
20106
201181
201210
20230

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-06-03SQClosed 1998-09-11 Windshield wiper inoperation
  2. R
    2006-05-09Exterior lighting06E023000 Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to…

    Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo USA at 909-468-3688.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2019-08-28Steering19E058000 ZF Group North America Operations (ZF) is recalling certain Lemförder Steering Center Rods sold as aftermarket parts for 1996-2004 BMW 5-Series (E39) vehicles.

    Remedy: ZF has notified the parts distributors, instructing them to inform the end customer. ZF will reimburse them for the affected parts. The recall began August 28, 2019.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 BMW 5 Series — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E023000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 19E058000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1998 BMW 5 Series reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1998 BMW 5 Series have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.