- The problem
- On the involved vehicles, the self locking nuts that connect the lower steering column shaft to the flexible coupling may not have been sufficiently tightened. These nuts can come loose.
- The fix
- The dealer will do a torque check of the self-locking nuts and, if the nuts are found to be loose, they will be tightened to the proper torque specifications, free of charge.
Vehicle safety record
1983 BMW 528 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1983 BMW 528 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 1982 for the steering wheel / handle bar.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical 528 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1983 BMW 528 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- On some of the involved vehicles, the knurled nut, part of the rubber mount assembly which supports the differential, may have been cracked due to over-torquing of the final drive attaching bolt. This bolt may become loose, and continued operation may cause it to fall out.
- The fix
- Dealer will inspect and repair or replace attaching assembly, as necessary, without charge to owner.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
BMW 528: every year compared
All 528 years1983 BMW 528 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 BMW 528 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1983 BMW 528E | 3 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 1983 BMW 633 | 1 | 1 | - | Compare |
| 1983 BMW 633CSI | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1983 BMW 528
Does the 1983 BMW 528 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1983 BMW 528: steering wheel / handle bar (December 1982); axle assembly (November 1982). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1983 BMW 528 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1983 BMW 528 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical BMW 528 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which BMW 528 years have the most complaints?
1997 (13), 1998 (7), 1999 (3). See every BMW 528 year compared.
What should I do if my 1983 BMW 528 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data