MYRModel Year Report

2001 BMW 528I

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2001 BMW 528I
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:57.652Z

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
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 2 complaints 1980 1997: 41 complaints 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 46 complaints 2000: 42 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2007: 1 complaint 2008: 118 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 65 complaints 2011: 118 complaints 2011 2012: 90 complaints 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 56 complaints 2015: 63 complaints 2015 2016: 59 complaints
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1997: 41 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 46 complaints 1999 2000: 42 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 118 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 118 complaints 2011 2012: 90 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 63 complaints 2015 2016: 59 complaints 2016
1980: 2 complaints 1980 1997: 41 complaints 1997 1998: 33 complaints 1998 1999: 46 complaints 1999 2000: 42 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2008: 118 complaints 2008 2009: 23 complaints 2009 2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 118 complaints 2011 2012: 90 complaints 2012 2013: 73 complaints 2013 2014: 56 complaints 2014 2015: 63 complaints 2015 2016: 59 complaints 2016

2001: 2 complaints

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YearComplaints
19802
199741
199833
199946
200042
20012
20071
2008118
200923
201065
2011118
201290
201373
201456
201563
201659

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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2015-03-09

Air bags

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.

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).

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-14

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 BMW 528I — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Fuel/propulsion system: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 1 report on file for this year.
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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.