2000 BMW 528I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528I years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 528I. That ranks 10th out of 15 528I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 24%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 42owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 BMW 528I 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 24% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 17% | 131,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 10% | 82,600 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 7% | 87,421 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 7% | 86,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 7% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 5% | 106,121 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% | 186,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 157,547 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 283,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 192,094 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 2% | 127,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 528I recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamps in these vehicles are controlled by a switch activated by the movement of the brake pedal. This switch could fail internally, causing it to remain either in the "brake lamps off" position or in the "brake lamps on" position.
Risk: If this happens, the brake lamps either will not operate or will be continuously illuminated, regardless of brake pedal position.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the existing brake lamp switch with an improved switch.
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.
The contact owned a 2000 BMW 528i. The contact stated that shortly after arriving home and with the vehicle parked in his garage, he observed first white smoke and then brown smoke emanating from the engine compartment. While waiting for emergency services, the contact stated that he then observed…
The shifter on the console will hang up get stuck often when i put it in reverse then from reverse to drive it won't shift all the way to drive it keeps stopping in neutral now while it's in neutral i can pull back on the shifter and hold it it will catch drive partially but u have to keep pulling…
Went on data base nhtsa that says my vehicle has 3 recalls . What do i do n go to fix these problems
As i was driving my beloved 2000 bmw 528i on 11/9/2018 at 2:15 pm, on route 12 south in duck, nc, traveling at approximately 35 mph, smoke began pouring from the underside of the driver's seat. The heated seats were not turned on. No dashboard warning lights were on, except for a rear tail light…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 528i. The contact was driving and came to a stop, when smoke was seen coming from the passenger side of the hood. There was a cracking sound then flames was seen coming from under the hood. The contact and the passenger exited the vehicle. The contact stated…
Other BMW 528I years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 528I | 59 | 4 |
| 2015 528I | 65 | 1 |
| 2014 528I | 57 | 3 |
| 2013 528I | 73 | 4 |
| 2012 528I | 90 | 4 |
| 2011 528I | 118 | 4 |
| 2010 528I | 65 | 2 |
| 2009 528I | 23 | 2 |
| 2008 528I | 118 | 2 |
| 2007 528I | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 528I | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 42 | 1 |
| 1999 528I | 46 | 0 |
| 1998 528I | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 528I | 41 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528I?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, air bags, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 528I?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 BMW 528I a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528I model years, the 2000 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.