2000 BMW 528I Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 BMW 528I, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“Abs module fail at 127,000 k. This stops my speedometer from working along with my (dcs) traction control, gas gauge and the brake go into emergency mode..”
NHTSA complaint #10368597, filed 2010-12, 127,000 miles“Engine overheated/radiator failed (after only 53000 miles), causing catastrophic damage to engine block and cylinder head. No instrument cluster indication of overheating. Engine had to be replaced at a cost of $9400. Manufacturer's warranty ended at 50000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10102273, filed 2004-12, 53,400 miles“Abs control module fails ~ 5 minutes of starting the car. Abs, stability control system, and speedometer all fail and stop functioning. Control module must be replaced at a cost of ~$1500 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10193341, filed 2007-06, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249437Jan 16, 2024The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
- 10245422Nov 22, 2023Customers 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…
- 10149557Oct 1, 2018For 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…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33 | 56% |
| 2015 | 36 | 55% |
| 2014 | 26 | 46% |
| 2013 | 14 | 19% |
| 2012 | 12 | 13% |
| 2011 | 9 | 8% |
| 2010 | 11 | 17% |
| 2009 | 5 | 22% |
| 2008 | 30 | 25% |
| 2000 | 3 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 9% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 528I
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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