MYRModel Year Report

1980 BMW 528I

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1980 BMW 528I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:44:34.319Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 528I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1980 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1997: 41 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 46 complaints 2000: 42 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2007: 1 complaints 2007 2008: 118 complaints 2009: 22 complaints 2009 2010: 65 complaints 2011: 117 complaints 2011 2012: 89 complaints 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 62 complaints 2015 2016: 57 complaints 2016
1980: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19802
199741
199833
199946
200042
20012
20071
2008118
200922
201065
2011117
201289
201373
201456
201562
201657

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: structure.

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THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL MOUNT FAILED, THE SHEET METAL WHERE IT IS MOUNTED IS THIN AND EXPERIENCED CRACKING AROUND THE MOUNT CAUSING IT TO FAIL. *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20001120

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980727

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1980 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1980 BMW 528I 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 1980 BMW 528I?

The most-reported component is structure:frame and members, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1980 BMW 528I 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.