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Seat beltsPart report

1997 BMW 528 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 13 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 BMW 528, 8% of the 13 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While driving the seat belts are not adjustable, and the seat belt covers across the consumer's neck. In cas of an accident, the seat belts might cause serious injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #827504, filed 1998-09

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199718%

Other parts of the 1997 BMW 528

Brakes
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 528

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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