2000 BMW 528 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 528. That ranks 3rd out of 4 528 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 20%), typically at around 124,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 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 | 20% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 180,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 528 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 BMW 528.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My bmw caught on fire while turned off and parked in my garage. The fire spread to another car as well as our house. The fire started about 45 minutes after it was parked.
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 bmw 528. While the vehicle was parked, it caught fire and flames and smoke emitted from the glove compartment area. The hood also independently opened and revealed flames. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The…
Breathing bacteria in vehicle from heater/ air conditioner. *ak
Automatic stabilizer control and traction/dynamic system stablilzer control feature light was on at time of purchase, dealer replaced the sensor, the light became illuminated 3 more times, dealer adjusted the sensor and when it came on again couldn't find the problem so a replacement vehicle was…
Bmw states it is normal operation to get a rock stuck in the brake. However, they also stated to get use to it because it will happen again because it happens on this car all the time. *ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 528?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.