2000 BMW 528I Problems
- Complaints
- 42filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 100,378miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW 528I (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528I. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 10 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags (7) and brakes (4). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 7% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 100,378 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling10 24%
- Air bags7 17%
- Brakes4 9.5%
- Tires4 9.5%
- Electrical system3 7.1%
- Other or unknown3 7.1%
- Steering3 7.1%
- Exterior lighting2 4.8%
Also reported: Fuel system (2), Seats (2), Engine (1), Seat belts (1), Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Cold start issues. Car wants to stall upon start up. When car finally warms up the idle smoothes out. The gas mileage is dropping due the malfunctioning seals in the double vanos system. Bmw has known about this problem for a long time and they refuse to do anything about it.”
NHTSA complaint #10202503, filed 2007-09, 90,000 milesAir bags: “My car was parked in front of my house stationary I was changing the battery when I put the battery in and connected it the airbags blew up destroyed the dash steering wheel and cracked the front windshield this car is off and parked”
NHTSA complaint #11000929, filed 2017-06, 133,000 milesBrakes: “The ABS / dsc control module on my 2000 528I Bmw failed. When this happens the odometer and speedometer both stop working. I would also think that the ABS safety feature for stopping the car and traction control is compromised.”
NHTSA complaint #10247993, filed 2008-11, 158,232 milesTires: “A bubble in the rear passenger tire caused a blow out. Consumer pulled over and changed the tire. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Pirelli p245/451794.”
NHTSA complaint #10116945, filed 2005-03, 82,600 milesMileage when problems were reported
7% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2000 BMW 528I version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 528i RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 528i RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 528i RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 528i Sport Wagon RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 528i Sport Wagon RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 528i Sport Wagon RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 00V048000Feb 17, 2000Exterior lighting › Brake lights › SwitchCovers: BMW 528I 2000, 328I 2000, 323I 2000 +7 more
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the…
Recall details for the 2000 BMW 528I → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10247567Dec 20, 2023Engine cooling, Fuel system. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel…
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Equipment, Electrical system. Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicleâÂÂs equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation…
- 10160287Apr 1, 2019Air bags. TAKATA 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, 2019Air bags. TAKATA 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, 2019Air bags. Takata class action settlement. Customer support program. Front driver side airbag modules.
- 10152674Nov 1, 2018Equipment. Radio / Navigation / Head Unit Identification Guide
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018Electrical system, Air bags. For 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 Settlement Customer…
- 10154816Feb 1, 2018Air bags. In 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 page. This page will…
- 10135028Dec 1, 2017Equipment. SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM DME: The incorrect dataset could be programmed into DME 5.2.1 control module.
Other model years of the BMW 528I
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 59 | 77,000 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 51 · Typical | Rising |
| 2015 | 65 | 80,000 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 47 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 57 | 77,500 | 3 | 5 | 26 | 58 · Typical | Rising |
| 2013 | 73 | 89,560 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 39 · Typical | Stable |
| 2012 | 90 | 73,000 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 96 · More | Falling |
| 2011 | 118 | 74,500 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2010 | 65 | 100,000 | 2 | — | 22 | 49 · Typical | Stable |
| 2009 | 23 | 93,827 | 2 | — | 21 | — | Falling |
| 2008 | 118 | 90,000 | 2 | — | 21 | 22 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2000 | 42 | 100,378 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 46 | 84,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1998 | 33 | 89,000 | 0 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 41 | 108,000 | 0 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All BMW 528I model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 528I have?
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528I as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2000 BMW 528I is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 10 complaints (24% of the total), followed by air bags with 7.
Has the 2000 BMW 528I been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2000 BMW 528I get?
The EPA rates the 2000 BMW 528I (528i, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW 528I reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 100,378 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 130,000 miles; 7% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.