1998 BMW 528I Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 BMW 528I, 3% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Bmw 528I sport wheels bend and warp easily causing vehicle to shimmy at various speeds. Wheel repair specialist and Bmw dealerships have indicated that the aluminum is too thin and is prone to warp.”
NHTSA complaint #10008095, filed 2003-02, 30,000 milesWheels: other model years
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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