MYRModel Year Report

2000 BMW 528I

▲ Better than typical
2000 BMW 528I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:35:39.500Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 528I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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
2000: 42 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

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 4 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20120425

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT AND SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, INJURING CONSUMER. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20020207

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 PARKED

NHTSA ODI report, 20170623

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 3 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 7%

7% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 2 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20030120

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20000515 — exterior lighting

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 T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING BRAKE LAMP SWITCH WITH AN IMPROVED SWITCH.

Campaign 00V048000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V048000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ● 1999

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2011 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

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 tires, accounting for 10% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 BMW 528I have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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