1998 BMW 528I Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 BMW 528I, 3% of the 33 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 smelled gas while driving,.took vehicle to mechanic ,and they stated that consumer hit something and it punctured gas tank, causing a leak. Consumer was concerned about plastic gas tank. How easy it was to puncture it. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8013404, filed 2002-07Fuel 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 1998 BMW 528I
6 complaintsSteering
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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