2000 BMW 528
Only 5 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2000: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing defroster/defogger/hvac system.
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Breathing bacteria in vehicle from heater/ air conditioner.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-16
Service brakes
1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
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Automatic stabilizer control and traction/dynamic system stablilzer control feature light was on at time of purchase, dealer replaced the sensor, the light became illuminated 3 more times, dealer adjusted the sensor and when it came on again...
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-27
Electrical system
1 of 5 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2000 BMW 528. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire and flames and smoke emitted from the glove compartment area. The hood also independently opened and revealed flames. The fire department extinguished the fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-03
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2000 BMW 528 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2000 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 2000 BMW 528?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 528 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.