2000 BMW 528I
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2000
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2000: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 42 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 118 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 118 |
| 2012 | 90 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 56 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 59 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
26% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing engine and radiator assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-02
Car stalled multiple times on the road and in the middle of the intersection. The ability to accerlate decreased also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-28
Air bags
17% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving, consumer stated the front and side airbags deployed for no reason, injuring consumer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-02-07
My car was parked in front of my house stationary I was changing the battery when I put the battery in and connected it the airbags blew up destroyed the dash steering wheel and cracked the front windshield this car is off and…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-23
Tires
10% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
New tires eagle F1 asymmetric bought and installed in May 2011 ( Unknowingly rec'd 2007 production tires ) and then removed my tires for winter tires in November 2011.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-25
Service brakes
10% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Steering
7% · 3 reportsMost commonly citing column.
Show complaint excerpts
The steering wheel of the car became 'free spin' with no control on the wheels while the car was make a turn. Apparently, the steering wheel rod broke. The car is BMW 538I year 2000 purchased brand new. Win number: [xxx].
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-20
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2000-05-15Exterior lighting00V048000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
Buy-smart checklist
2000 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V048000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2000 BMW 528I reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 BMW 528I is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528I?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 528I 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.