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1999 BMW 528I Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 46 total for the year
Median mileage
79,650miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 BMW 528I, 4% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,650 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.

“I recently used the jack in my 1999 Bmw 528I for the first time ever a few days ago. The jack is not compatible with the car. It is labeled for 1997 and 1998 cars - not the 1999 I own. While jacking to remove a tire the jack popped of place with force and the car fell. Luckily I had not removed the tire. I contacted Bmw customer relations and they refused to provide the correct jack. Bmw policy if to not address any issue after the 4year/50,000mile warranty is expired....even if it is a safety issue. Hopefully the NHTSA can address this safety issue with Bmw USA.”

NHTSA complaint #10402116, filed 2011-05, 108,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200811%
199924%
199813%

Other parts of the 1999 BMW 528I

Brakes
12 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology