1998 BMW 528 Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 BMW 528 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 BMW 528. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and seats (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 126,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 29%
- Electrical system2 29%
- Seats1 14%
- Steering1 14%
- Suspension1 14%
- Tires1 14%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “While driving at 65 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled out of the road, opened the hood, and found many wires were melted due to engine reaching high temperatures.”
NHTSA complaint #10060936, filed 2004-02Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 126,000 and 126,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 BMW 528 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
Other model years of the BMW 528
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 152,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 7 | 126,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 13 | 60,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 BMW 528 have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1998 BMW 528 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 BMW 528 is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.
Has the 1998 BMW 528 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 BMW 528 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 126,000 miles and the middle half falls between 126,000 and 126,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.