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Body and structurePart report

1997 BMW 528 Body and structure 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 body and structure 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.

Body and structure: 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
Seat belts
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology