1998 BMW 528 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 528. That ranks 2nd out of 4 528 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 126,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 BMW 528 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 29% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 528 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 BMW 528.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Recall for defective airbags. *tr
While driving at 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled out of the road, opened the hood, and found many wires were melted due to engine reaching high temperatures. *ak
While switching on vehicle side air bag on driver's side deployed for no reason; vehicle at dealer shop.*ak
Battery failure.
Steering wheel failed. *yc
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 528?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 528?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 BMW 528 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.