MYRModel Year Report

1986 BMW 528

○ Not enough data
1986 BMW 528
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:37.762Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1986: 1 complaint

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

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seats

1 of 1 total report mentions: seats.

Show complaint excerpts

Driver seat is loose from the anchors and causing seat to move back and forth. Dealer / manufacturer were notified, and unwilling to assist because vehicle was out of its warranty and not cover under a recall.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-22

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1987-03-20Exterior lighting86V151000 Brake light switch could overheat, eventually leading to melting of plastic internal parts in area of electrical contacts.

    Remedy: Replace brake light switch with revised switch with increased electrical load capacity.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1989-07-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-12 Brakes drag & fail
  3. I
    1989-10-12Engineering analysisClosed 1990-10-30 Mstr cyl fails to release
  4. I
    1992-06-02Engineering analysisClosed 1993-03-30 Heater core failure

Buy-smart checklist

1986 BMW 528 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V151000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1986 BMW 528 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 BMW 528?
The most-reported component is seats, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 BMW 528 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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