1997 BMW 528IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528IA years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 BMW 528IA. That ranks 2nd out of 3 528IA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 98,790 miles. 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 1997 BMW 528IA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | 98,790 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 33% | 144,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 BMW 528IA recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 BMW 528IA.
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.
I backed up my car in front of my house and when i put it in park the driver door airbag deployed knocking me over , bruising my left arm and i still have ringing in my ears.
On several occasions while driving during wet conditions, the automatic transmission would suddenly shift from "drive" to "s" without any operator intervention. When this occurred the car abruptly slowed to about 25 mph and would not accelerate beyond that speed. I wish to emphasize that this…
Vehicle stalled while driving to an intersection, there was no electrical power, dealer thought it was the battery, but vehicle started again, it was the oxygen sensor that caused the stalling.*ak consumer states this was the second time that vehicle stalled, also the check engine light came on…
Other BMW 528IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 528IA | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 528IA | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 BMW 528IA?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 BMW 528IA?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 BMW 528IA a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 528IA model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.