BMW 528IA Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW 528IA (2000–2000) that have at least 5 complaints. 2000 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is seats (3 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All 528IA model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 49,750 | 0 | 11 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Seats3 60%
- Vehicle speed control1 20%
- Air bags1 20%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2000: “Noticed a burning smell in the last few days and determined that it is only there when the seat heater is on. There is an odor that can best be described as the smell from an overheated hair dryer. It is obvious something in the seat is overheating and could be a potential safety hazard. I also noticed very hot areas on the seat near the left side where my left rear pant pocket would rest. Nhtsa campaign #04v575000 addresses this issue on model year 2004 Bmw 5 series cars, but mine is a 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10143697, filed 2005-11, 26,200 milesOther BMW models
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832 complaintsBMW 528I
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813 complaints
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. Methodology