2000 BMW 528I Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 283,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2000 BMW 528I, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 283,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 528I. The contact was driving and came to a stop, when smoke was seen coming from the passenger side of the hood. There was a cracking sound then flames was seen coming from under the hood. The contact and the passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated attempted to extinguish the flames but could not. The fire department was called and was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injurie. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 283,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11143746, filed 2018-10, 283,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 17 | 29% |
| 2015 | 14 | 22% |
| 2014 | 14 | 25% |
| 2013 | 37 | 51% |
| 2012 | 43 | 48% |
| 2011 | 34 | 29% |
| 2010 | 16 | 25% |
| 2009 | 8 | 35% |
| 2008 | 20 | 17% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW 528I
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeats
2 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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