1999 BMW 528I Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 46 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 BMW 528I, 9% of the 46 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,500 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“The driver's interior door handle, which is plastic, broke completely off as I tried to exit. I contacted the local Bmw customer service rep and was told that this was a common problem on these vehicles, however, I recall has not been issued. He suggested I pay to get it fixed and retain the receipt in the event of a recall. I requested the number for the Bmw customer care in order to document the failure. Bmw customer care stated that the problem was unknown to them and they did not anticipate a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #756301, filed 2002-01Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 9% |
| 1998 | 4 | 12% |
| 1997 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1999 BMW 528I
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBack-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 27, 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