MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 528I

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2001 BMW 528I
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:45:46.209Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW 528I Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1980: 2 complaints 1980 1997: 41 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 46 complaints 2000: 42 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 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
2001: 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.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW 528I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, FUEL WAS LEAKING OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150309

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

INJURY
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CONSUMER STATES FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS (4) DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY COLLISION AND CAUSED INJURY, AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER ADJUSTING CD PLAYER BUTTON (CLAIM # 13-7535-667). *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

CONSUMER STATES FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS (4) DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY COLLISION AND CAUSED INJURY, AIR BAG DEPLOYED AFTER ADJUSTING CD PLAYER BUTTON (CLAIM # 13-7535-667). *YD

NHTSA ODI report, 20020426

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1998 ▲ 1997 ▲ 2000

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2011 ◆ 2012

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FAQ

Is the 2001 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 2001 BMW 528I?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 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.