MYRModel Year Report

1983 BMW 528

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1983 BMW 528
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:36.937Z

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 1983

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000
1983: 0 complaints 1983 0 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1997: 13 complaints 1997 1998: 7 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000

1983: 0 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19871
19881
19890
19900
19910
19920
199713
19987
19993
20005

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1982-12-30Steering82V122000 On the involved vehicles, the self locking nuts that connect the lower steering column shaft to the flexible coupling may not have been sufficiently tightened. These nuts can come loose.

    Remedy: The dealer will do a torque check of the self-locking nuts and, if the nuts are found to be loose, they will be tightened to the proper torque specifications, free of charge.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1983-01-05Power train82V108000 On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final drive attaching bolt.…

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 BMW 528 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 82V122000 · Steering
  • Recall 82V108000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1983 BMW 528 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 1983 BMW 528 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.