1999 BMW 528 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528 years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 BMW 528. That ranks 4th out of 4 528 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 120,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 BMW 528 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 bmw 528. While traveling 55 mph the contact attempted to activate the headlights, and they began blinking ,and the contact smelled smoke coming from the inside of the vehicle. He lifted the hood, and attempted to disconnect the battery cable, but it was too late. The…
Consumer stated after locking the driver side seat belt, the lap belt became unbolted from the floor board. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts as of 12/21/2002 the defect has been repaired at no charge to consumer. *jg *jb
While opening driver's door knob fell off in conusmer's hand. Dealer was contacted, and and replaced knob. Please provide further information.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 BMW 528?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 BMW 528?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.