MYRModel Year Report

1999 BMW 528

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1999 BMW 528
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:19:55.615Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 528 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 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 1999 2000: 5 complaints 2000
1999: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19871
19881
19890
19900
19910
19920
199713
19987
19993
20005

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

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CONSUMER STATED AFTER LOCKING THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT, THE LAP BELT BECAME UNBOLTED FROM THE FLOOR BOARD. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. TS AS OF 12/21/2002 THE DEFECT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE TO CONSUMER. *JG *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20021125

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: latches/locks/linkages.

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WHILE OPENING DRIVER'S DOOR KNOB FELL OFF IN CONUSMER'S HAND. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND AND REPLACED KNOB. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020103

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

FIRE INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 528. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THEY BEGAN BLINKING ,AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070417

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 BMW 528. WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLIGHTS, AND THEY BEGAN BLINKING ,AND THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070417

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 BMW 528 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 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 1999 BMW 528?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 BMW 528 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.