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BMW 528IAModel year report

2000 BMW 528IA Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
49,750miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2000 BMW 528IA (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528IA. The part named most often is seats, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and vehicle speed control (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,750 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Seats: “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 miles

Air bags: “The contact owns a 2000 Bmw 528IA. When the vehicle was started, the passenger air bag deployed without warning or an impact. As a result, the front windshield fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 234,040.”

NHTSA complaint #11166232, filed 2019-01, 234,040 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Consumer is having problems with cruise control. He can be riding along and wants to accelerate a little while in cruise control, and after acceleration, speed sometimes does not return to original speed. Consumer states the speed may drop from 3-10 MPH below the present speed, and then suddenly accelerate on its own back to the preset speed, the sudden acceleration almost caused an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #887966, filed 2001-05

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 26,200 and 234,040 miles.

0%0–100%10–2567%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–15033%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 49,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2001120041200512010120191
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2000 BMW 528IA in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the BMW 528IA

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2000549,7500———Not enough data

All BMW 528IA model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2000 BMW 528IA have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2000 BMW 528IA as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2000 BMW 528IA is reported most often?

Seats is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2000 BMW 528IA been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2000 BMW 528IA reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,750 miles and the middle half falls between 26,200 and 234,040 miles; 67% 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.

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.