1997 BMW 528I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 BMW 528I, 5% of the 41 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.
“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and vehicle just stopped without prior notice. Dealership was aware of problem mechanic replaced fuel pump.”
NHTSA complaint #874473, filed 2000-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2014 | 7 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 29 | 32% |
| 2011 | 23 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 | 15 | 13% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1998 | 1 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1997 BMW 528I
12 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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