2001 BMW 528I Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528I years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 BMW 528I. That ranks 14th out of 15 528I model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 85,920 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 BMW 528I recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 BMW 528I.
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 2001 bmw 528i. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired on four different occasions for the same symptoms however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not…
Consumer states front seat side airbags (4) deployed while driving without any collision and caused injury, air bag deployed after adjusting cd player button (claim # 13-7535-667). *yd
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 528I | 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 2001 BMW 528I?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 BMW 528I?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.