2000 BMW 528IA Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 528IA years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 BMW 528IA. That is the most of any 528IA model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is seats (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 37,975 miles. 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 60% | 37,975 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 20% | 234,040 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 BMW 528IA recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 bmw 528ia. When the vehicle was started, the passenger air bag deployed without warning or an impact. As a result, the front windshield fractured. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The…
While driving i activated the drivers side seat heater. After a minute or two, i noticed a burning smell and then started to feel a burning sensation in my left side by my pant pocket. I reached towards the area and the leather seat material was extremely hot and appeared to be scorching the…
Noticed a burning smell in the last few days and determined that it is only there when the seat heater is on. There is an odor that can best be described as the smell from an overheated hair dryer. It is obvious something in the seat is overheating and could be a potential safety hazard. I also…
Yesterday i paid my bmw dealer $262.43 to fix a problem which resulted directly from a poor engineering design. Specifically, the charge was to replace the switch and front seat trim cover which had broken, for the fourth time, during normal operation (the switch shorted out, became inoperable, and…
Consumer is having problems with cruise control. He can be riding along and wants to accelerate a little while in cruise control, and after acceleration, speed sometimes does not return to original speed. *ak consumer states the speed may drop from 3-10 mph below the present speed, and then…
Other BMW 528IA years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 528IA | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 528IA | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 BMW 528IA?
Owners most often report seats, air bags, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, seats, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 BMW 528IA?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.