1998 BMW 528I Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 18%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 BMW 528I, 18% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“-takata -ABS module malfunction due to module being fried by excessively engine heat -dsc system failure due to poor wiring and heat from poor placement in engine bay this has caused multiple issues with drive ability and safety I've been complaining for quite awhile that the car has been having safety issues and Bmw ignores me and my complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10928923, filed 2016-11, 273,000 miles“Air bag light came on while driving. This occurred because the rear passenger side airbag sensor module malfunctioned. The part was replaced, but the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10065110, filed 2004-03, 60,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Bmw 528I. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated five years ago. The contact attempted to use a code reader to diagnose the defect, but no code was discovered. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11282547, filed 2019-11, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Bmw 528I. The contact stated that after engine start up, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the air bag sensors needed to be reset. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438757, filed 2011-12, 85,000 miles“Consumer states while traveling 35 MPH without any indication resulting in a vehicle crash. Upon impact, side air bags deployed, blowing door panel off, and causing injury to passenger's ribs.”
NHTSA complaint #10026780, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10160244Apr 1, 2019TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018.
- 10153726Jan 1, 2019Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For the above-referenced vehicles with driver?s side airbag modules, BMW of North America, LLC (?BMW NA?) will provide a Customer Support Program as outlined in the Takata…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 14 | 19% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 12% |
| 2000 | 7 | 17% |
| 1999 | 9 | 20% |
| 1998 | 6 | 18% |
| 1997 | 5 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1998 BMW 528I
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 BMW 528I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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