1997 BMW 528I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 BMW 528I, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 1997 Bmw 528I. The contact stated the emergency brake on his vehicle had not operated normally since he purchased the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a Bmw specialist, who stated the emergency brake for this model Bmw had never worked properly . The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 200 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10574038, filed 2014-03, 200 miles“1997 Bmw 528I was running hot. Consumer states that the vehicle was running hot, mechanic replaced the radiator. She states that the vehicle is still running hot and the brakes were screeching and squeaking. Another dealer replaced the thermostat.”
NHTSA complaint #10224013, filed 2008-04Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 4% |
| 2012 | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 10% |
| 1999 | 12 | 26% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 528I
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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