1998 BMW 528IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528IA years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 BMW 528IA. That ranks 3rd out of 3 528IA model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 BMW 528IA recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The sealing material of the switch can develop leaks and allow water entry.
Risk: This condition can eventually result in an incorrect indication of the transmission gear position, which could also cause the car not to start, or allow it to start in a drive gear, such as 'drive' or 'reverse.'
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position 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.
Left front wheel bearing failed at 50,000 miles
The right mirror automatically tips down when the car is in reserve to aid in seeing the curb - the mirror has malfunctioned on numerous occasions by not readjusting to the correct position - the dealer has attempted on at least 15 separate occasions to fix this problem with the mirrors memory - it…
Other BMW 528IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 528IA | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 528IA | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 BMW 528IA?
Owners most often report visibility, wheels problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 BMW 528IA?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.