2000 BMW 528 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 152,000miles, 2 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 2000 BMW 528 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 152,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Brakes1 20%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
Example complaints
Brakes: “Bmw states it is normal operation to get a rock stuck in the brake. However, they also stated to get use to it because it will happen again because it happens on this car all the time.”
NHTSA complaint #735834, filed 2000-11Electrical system: “The contact owned a 2000 Bmw 528. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire and flames and smoke emitted from the glove compartment area. The hood also independently opened and revealed flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The fire department stated that the fire was caused by an electrical issue. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10970148, filed 2017-04, 124,000 milesOther or unknown: “My Bmw caught on fire while turned off and parked in my garage. The fire spread to another car as well as our house. The fire started about 45 minutes after it was parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10990574, filed 2017-05, 180,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Automatic stabilizer control and traction/dynamic system stablilzer control feature light was on at time of purchase, dealer replaced the sensor, the light became illuminated 3 more times, dealer adjusted the sensor and when it came on again couldn't find the problem so a replacement vehicle was given to the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #875494, filed 2000-11Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 124,000 and 180,000 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 2000 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. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation…
- 10037025Aug 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty.
- 10036979Jun 1, 2010Steering. Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
- 10033130Dec 1, 2009Fuel system. Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. Where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet…
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 2000 BMW 528 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW 528 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2000 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 2000 BMW 528 reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 152,000 miles and the middle half falls between 124,000 and 180,000 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 27, 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.